BETTER PERFORMANCE TODAY

Despite a downturn in traffic, the potential for improving operating results still exists. Santa Fe's vice president, operations, calls Santa Fe's people crucial in such efforts and says motivation and training are crucial. Computerized monitoring of train performance following a rationalization of freight train schedules was instituted. Close control over switching costs has also been instituted. The railroad has also taken a close look at supervision of its freight offices and yard offices, instituting standardized procedures vital in introducing machine accounting. Training programs for the new approach involve subject matter rather than job functions.

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• Corporate Authors:

  Murphy-Richter Publishing Company

  20 North Wacker Driver
  Chicago, IL  United States  60606
• Authors:
  • CENA, L
• Publication Date: 1975-7

Media Info

• Features: Photos;
• Pagination: 5 p.
• Serial:
  • Progressive Railroading
  • Volume: 18
  • Issue Number: 7
  • Publisher: Trade Press Publishing Corporation
  • ISSN: 0033-0817
  • Serial URL: http://www.progressiverailroading.com

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Analysis; Costs; Management; Management information systems; Railroad stations; Train operations; Training programs; Yard operations
• Identifier Terms: Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway Company
• Uncontrolled Terms: Cost analysis
• Old TRIS Terms: Management information and control; Operating strategies; Train performance
• Subject Areas: Administration and Management; Finance; Railroads; Terminals and Facilities;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00099833
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Oct 18 1976 12:00AM