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.   
      
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