QUOTE: Originally posted by Slim ...This is in response according to the CEO, high health costs and tough economic conditions..... ie: foreign competition and above average fuel prices.[8)] Low auto sales resulted in a billion dollar loss for the company last quarter. So what are your thoughts on the effects this will have in the RR biz? It will trickle down to everyone that is associated with the auto industry. Its definatly going to hurt this already weak economy.
Deshler Ohio-crossroads of the B&O Matt eats your fries.YUM! Clinton st viaduct undefeated against too tall trucks!!!(voted to be called the "Clinton St. can opener").
Carl
Railroader Emeritus (practiced railroading for 46 years--and in 2010 I finally got it right!)
CAACSCOCOM--I don't want to behave improperly, so I just won't behave at all. (SM)
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Quentin
QUOTE: Maybe eastside can provide the rose colored glasses.
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