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I believe the NS leases a sizeable NC state owned line known as the North Carolina Railway. There are other examples of railroads leasing lines from state or local governments. This is very different from the government simply taking over. LC [quote]QUOTE: Originally posted by Train Guy 3 [quote]QUOTE: Originally posted by Limitedclear [quote]QUOTE: Originally posted by Junctionfan Here is another thing I wonder about. SInce some railroads don't seem to be overly interested in maintaining the mainlines, what if the government control the mainlines and the railroads just lease access to it. Like trucking companies using the highways. [/quote] Railroads do a fine job of maintaining their lines overall. The concept you are speaking of is "Open Access" and would result in the end of the railroad industry as we now know it. Many customer groups pushed for this in the past. The railroad industry won't allow it, nor should it. It is largely a ploy by certain customers to get cheaper rates. LC [/quote] At one point didn't the Southern Railway lease their track in the state of North Carolina or something to that extent? [/quote]
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