From: 866013149e@interpring.com

Stephen Sprunk  writes:

>That's one of the many reasons why the FRA needs to start accepting
>standard UIC passenger cars.  Not only would it give our operators
>access to stable suppliers, but it would also reduce the cost of
>equipment due to economy of scale.  And it might even help get some US
>manufacturers back in the business, once they could compete on an even
>playing field with foreign makers.

Amen to that. I've always suspected the FRA's requirements are driven by
an anti-passenger rail agenda.


umar

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