QUOTE: Originally posted by Dutchrailnut Not possible once both engineers enter the train their time starts for hours of service, its impossible to get valid rest on a train.
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QUOTE: Originally posted by futuremodal QUOTE: Originally posted by Dutchrailnut Not possible once both engineers enter the train their time starts for hours of service, its impossible to get valid rest on a train. So, a rail worker can't get "valid" rest in a roomette, but we expect the passengers to get a good night's sleep? Is there a contradiction here?
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QUOTE: Originally posted by futuremodal QUOTE: Originally posted by Dutchrailnut Not possible once both engineers enter the train their time starts for hours of service, its impossible to get valid rest on a train. So, a rail worker can't get "valid" rest in a roomette, but we expect the passengers to get a good night's sleep? Is there a contradiction here? I am not arguing regarding most current rail workers disdain for the team concept (even though the team concept works for trucking, barging, and ocean shipping), rather whether the team concept can cut down on train delays.
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