BNSF Northern US Rail shortfalls....

[bucket]

Don't worry guys I fully understand the government doesn't give a shit about my opinion. I get that from their responses or lack of it in their responses.

Joining a group shouldn't make the difference about my ideas. I don't have that need for my name on a solution as long as someone finds a solution.

The ideas are a starting point to solve these issues.

And for those that say it's not your problem - that's exactly how we end up with the cluster**** of last year. That's arrogant.

Since 1997 everyone has been ignoring the problem.

[bucket]

If I started another campaign of calling my MP and posting the responses - most anyone would be embarrassed that they voted conservative. Or entrusted them with their interests.

They have been there too long and their only saving grace is there is no alternative.

[bucket]

If the OIC was written properly fines would have been issued after the first week on non compliance. Instead they put the CTA on it. The same group that rubber stamps every freight rate increase.

[farmaholic]

How many more dollars per tonne can you afford to forfeit for "adequate" rail service? I'm not willing to pay more, the revenue cap with all its flawed calculations ensures profit.

I called the R.M. office today to make them aware the CN rail line running through this RM didn't mow the shoulders of its right of way. Great for holding snow that the RM is responsible to remove. AND then they have the nerve to sue the RM for a train derailment because snow and gravel were packed between the rails and timbers of the crossing. But did they send a crew a day ahead of the train to check to clean the crossings like they used to? If they had maybe they would have noticed the build up. Does the RM get compensation for snow removal? Administrator says its a grey area, tracks and road intersect. My taxes(municiple and school) are about equal to what the RR pays the RM, called a grant in lieu of taxes.

Yea, the poor RRs. With all the freebies along the way. Like a spoiled ****kng brat. We're held ransom and some fail to acknowlege it and when someone tries to drive home the fact and has some suggestions, they're shot down. At least he made
an effort to be heard.

[bucket]

Some of my best therapy I get is talking to people in Ottawa. It's good to know you can be that ****ing stupid and hold a good paying job.

Gives me hope that when or if I quit farming I can find a career and only use a portion of my thinking capacity to the point of a Walmart greeter.

[dave4441]

Some suggestions? Sorry bucket has been stating the obvious for 6 months over and over and over. Easy to sit around and tell everyone they are doing everything wrong when you are not Willing to do anything other then tell everyone you have all the answers. While hiding with a fake name.

[bucket]

Sorry that may be offensive to a Walmart greeter. My apology.

I once asked a person in the transport department to talk to someone about grain movement . She asked if that was by air, rail or ground. I ****ing near hung up but since I was actually talking to a person I continued on.

Yup its that bad.

[farmaholic]

When he correspondes with others I seriously doubt he uses the moniker "bucket". Dave.

[farmaholic]

There you go bucket, use your real name and you'll be taken seriously by those in power.

[bucket]

I am not intending to tell anyone anything. If you are ok with the system don't read my posts.

At different times I have stated suggestions to make things better.

Here is one. For every 100 tonne contract an elevator signs a car is ordered for that delivery. Not waiting g or allocations later.

2. When the contract is signed all discounts are prescribed. Including storage both ways. Freight rates. Late fees. Grade premiums and discounts.

I know for a fact you can not change wording of contract. They will cancel it immediately.


But I find it odd that the US can issue info about the number of cars they are behind and in canada we accept sub par service.

[bucket]

And to be clear who is dave4441?

It means nothing to me.

And as most know it is not wise to use your real name.

This website asked for a username.

I chose one. If you want to visit or chat get a hold of me. I am not that unpleasant. The printed word leaves you to interpret what I am saying in your view.

Speech and in person conversations can tell a different story.

We may find common ground who knows.

[Hopperbin]

Hey. I remember when we had the cwb there was some sort of bidding going on between railroads within the last few years of cwb monopoly. I would think there was some sort of service on time attatched but was there. Does anyone k ow what I am talking about? Where the two railroads bid on the business. Mind you I dont think they would care. How did it work?