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re: Trains Blocking Roads During the Work Day
Posted on 5/1/14 at 11:25 am to AlexLSU
Posted on 5/1/14 at 11:25 am to AlexLSU
As stated earlier.....an urban area with a lot of rail lines should have the occasional underpass near hospitals. An ER should probably not be located where it could easily be blocked by trains. I imagine the rail line was probably there first.
In Memphis and Chicago, they have some creepy old tunnels under the rail yards for street crossings. They are large enough for ambulances but not most modern fire trucks oddly enough.
In Memphis and Chicago, they have some creepy old tunnels under the rail yards for street crossings. They are large enough for ambulances but not most modern fire trucks oddly enough.
This post was edited on 5/1/14 at 11:35 am
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Posted on 5/1/14 at 11:25 am to AlexLSU
I thought for sure by 2014 we would have flying trains. We were lied to about so much as kids...
Posted on 5/1/14 at 11:28 am to AlexLSU
I can't help if the hospital was built close to where we deliver cars or the plant was built close to the hospital.. We have to do the test and inspection before we leave with our pickup.. All for safety reasons.. Want to make sure we can stop before leaving with more weight..
Posted on 5/1/14 at 11:28 am to CE Tiger
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So you want a 25' overpass over any at grade rail crossing. Yea that would be feasible. ...
That's why I asked the question. And I didn't say "any", I said "most". And just because you don't think it's feasible doesn't mean it's not. edit: Or, as another poster mentioned, underpasses. I figured going under would be more expensive than over, but it might be feasible where an overpass wouldn't. Care to estimate a cost, though?
And the other side of the equation is harder: how much is it costing us by NOT doing this?
This post was edited on 5/1/14 at 11:32 am
Posted on 5/1/14 at 11:33 am to Korkstand
Look at my post concerning the lives.. most of the time it is the drivers lack of attention or carelessness when accidents happen.. People are so worried about being stopped most of the time for at the most 10 minutes.. If we are moving at track speed, we will be past you within 2 minutes..
I don't think the money saved will be greater than money spent on building overpasses..
I don't think the money saved will be greater than money spent on building overpasses..
Posted on 5/1/14 at 11:35 am to CENLALSUFAN
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I can't help if the hospital was built close to where we deliver cars or the plant was built close to the hospital.. We have to do the test and inspection before we leave with our pickup.. All for safety reasons.. Want to make sure we can stop before leaving with more weight..
I'm wondering if the hospital was there first or the plant. Regardless of which came first, it seems ridiculous to me that ambulances can't use the main road to get to the hospital. How often do trains do these inspections, or does it vary?
Posted on 5/1/14 at 11:35 am to AlexLSU
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I don't know shite about shite when it comes to trains, but couldn't you do all that somewhere other than near a hospital? Like I said, this is the main road that leads to the largest hospital in New Orleans; it's less than a quarter mile from the train tracks.
I work for the railroad. We are in touch will people all the time about our crossings and we resolve issues. If the track was there first, it's on them.
Trains need to work, that's just how it is.
As for the timing, it's probably taking so long because centrallsufan is trying to get over time.
Posted on 5/1/14 at 11:38 am to AlexLSU
They do this all the time at one of the most busy intersections on Hwy 90 in Lafayette. They do it during lunch, and at 5pm. These guys are sick/demented fricks. They enjoy watching the people rage out because they won't move.
Posted on 5/1/14 at 11:40 am to Broseidon
Ever seen Chuggington? They have Action Chugger. We need Action Chuggers!
Posted on 5/1/14 at 11:40 am to tgrbaitn08
quote:TRAIN KEPT A ROLLIN
Trains were here long before you were bro...and they will be here long after you're gone.
You wait on them
ALL NIGHT LONG
Posted on 5/1/14 at 11:40 am to Kracka
We try to run on a schedule but there are too many factors to make it very accurate. There is usually an order not to block public crossings for more than 10 minutes but there's a difference between a train tying down and staying there and actually working. We do what we can.
Posted on 5/1/14 at 11:43 am to AlexLSU
Anytime we pick up we have to do the inspections and test.. Sometimes if the plant is large enough we will do the test in the plant..
Posted on 5/1/14 at 11:45 am to Kafka
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the issue here is that the train is not working
and probably on food stamps too
This made me laugh.
Posted on 5/1/14 at 11:46 am to Kracka
They have orange and yellow engines.. That's probably the ldr Louisiana delta railroad.. It's a short line rail road that works from there all the way to race land.. Those guys are umm... Different... They go by their own rules.. Lol
Posted on 5/1/14 at 11:48 am to Broseidon
The 9:47 is always right on time at the box...
Posted on 5/1/14 at 11:49 am to Broseidon
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As for the timing, it's probably taking so long because centrallsufan is trying to get over time.
Shoot I'm on a guarantee board.. My money is already made.. I'm ready to tie up... Our board is spinning slow.. Haven't worked in 3 days.. Getting spoiled
Posted on 5/1/14 at 11:50 am to AlexLSU
I have no idea how long the plant has been there, but Ochsner built at that location about 60 years ago (early to mid-50s, I believe). And FYI, the ER can be reached from River Rd, which basically runs parallel to Jefferson Hwy in that area.
Posted on 5/1/14 at 11:51 am to Broseidon
Broseidon.. Which company you work for?
Posted on 5/1/14 at 11:51 am to CENLALSUFAN
Nice gif but you probably wouldn't mind some extra cash from a deadhead.
Posted on 5/1/14 at 11:55 am to Broseidon
That's all added into the guarantee.. If I'm gonna make some money.. Let me get off assignment with tow in mixed with some held away with that dead head.. Lol.. Go big or go home..
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