UP: To big for it's own Britches?

[edblysard]

I am not sure that the concept of " your not doing so good" is a valid reason for the US Goverment to interfere with any non goverment business.
What would splitting UP up accomplish?
And how do you think they would go about it?

Ed

[Anonymous]

QUOTE: Originally posted by macguy

If you think they are big now, just wait 'till they take over CSX -- that's right I've been hearing the rumors.

There was another thread about that "rumor". So far it has not come true. That doesn't mean it won't, it just hasn't yet.

Time will tell.

[Anonymous]

If you think they are big now, just wait 'till they take over CSX -- that's right I've been hearing the rumors.

[Anonymous]

Statistically UP has had less accidents this year per mile operated than last year (at least as of 3 weeks ago.)

The accidents and derailments have been at more visible points this year and because of service issues are causing bigger problems.

That being said, UP mgt made a big, big mistake a year ago from a staffing standpoint (crews) and I can't believe some senior heads haven't rolled over that issue.

Perhaps when their 1st qtr earnings are announced, someone will pay for it then. Another analyst report came out today lowering earnings per share expectations by about 15%.

[Anonymous]

It seems Union pacific has been having Lot's of problems as of late, Several Collisions with other trains in the last few months, Numerous derailments and other problems.

So that begs the question, has UP gotten to the point where they're just to big? does it seem like the time is ripe for the Government to step in and force a split up?

If they continue on this trend of accidents, one can only conclude that the've gotten to big and would probably benifit from a split. Hopefully they can wake up before someone dies and get their acts together before the Government decided their fate for them.

Jay