Information on Alleged Conrail Mismanagement of Contracting and Track Rehabilitation in Its Toledo and Ft. Wayne Divisions

GAO was requested to assess the validity of allegations put foward by Conrail employees and a Transport Workers Union concerning mismanagement and fraud by Conrail executives. Focus was placed on examples which had occurred in Conrail's Toledo, Ohio, and Ft. Wayne, Indiana, Divisions relating to: (1) Conrail's practice of contracting for derailment and crew transportation services; and (2) the adequacy of track rehabilitation.