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Posted by Trainsandmore (Member # 896) on :
 
The trainsmag.com newswire just said that Citing a declining number of contracts, Bombardier said it will lay off about 150 workers at its plant in Barre, Vt., by the end of the month, or about 25 percent of its work force in the Green Mountain State. The Plant, which among other things is assembling Amtrak's high-speed Acela Express trainsets, Currently employs about 540.

well guys what is your reaction to this?
 


Posted by Mr. Toy (Member # 311) on :
 
Companies of all types are cutting back these days. It's just another sign of a weakening economy.

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