From: stephen@sprunk.org

On 15-Apr-15 08:30, 866013149e wrote:
> 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.

"Never attribute to malice that which can be adequately explained by
stupidity."  --Hanlon's Razor

S

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