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   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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