Windy City LSA
Service Attendant
Hello, group.
I received a call earlier today. I'm recalled as of tomorrow! I was about as shocked as I was when furloughed. Not from the call itself, but it's much earlier then I expected. It seems this is a result of the Whitefish jobs going up for bid today. So for those of you traveling the Empire Bulider soon, it seems the Upper Lounge will be back in service in the near future!
I have mixed feelings in large part due to the shaky short-term future of Amtrak. Particularily, the D-Day June 30th, and the possibility of 2 of 3 Michigan routes being discontinued. I figure I could be permanently done with Amtrak in the not so distant future. The news is also bittersweet for me because I have been seeking "local" employment while furloughed since I have personal uncertanties of whether or not I'll be able to handle the job and travel. It's life on the Extra Board that is really the problem! So after another pyhsical and a safety class, I should be back on the rails in a couple of weeks. Although I will be attempting to get 2 training/refresher trips.
Anyway, just thought I'd share my "good" news.
I received a call earlier today. I'm recalled as of tomorrow! I was about as shocked as I was when furloughed. Not from the call itself, but it's much earlier then I expected. It seems this is a result of the Whitefish jobs going up for bid today. So for those of you traveling the Empire Bulider soon, it seems the Upper Lounge will be back in service in the near future!
I have mixed feelings in large part due to the shaky short-term future of Amtrak. Particularily, the D-Day June 30th, and the possibility of 2 of 3 Michigan routes being discontinued. I figure I could be permanently done with Amtrak in the not so distant future. The news is also bittersweet for me because I have been seeking "local" employment while furloughed since I have personal uncertanties of whether or not I'll be able to handle the job and travel. It's life on the Extra Board that is really the problem! So after another pyhsical and a safety class, I should be back on the rails in a couple of weeks. Although I will be attempting to get 2 training/refresher trips.
Anyway, just thought I'd share my "good" news.