With benefits, those workers can make $30 an hour. Each position eliminated will result in significant savings.

That's a deal to be worked out with Union Pacific and Oregon Department of Transportation — and neither party is happy with the progress toward a more dependable train.

We had no choice. Our federal appropriation this year from Congress has a requirement for a 'significant' improvement in the costs of our food service.

Certainly we want to accommodate riders with the best schedule.