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Burkhardt competes in the Polish All-Comers Railroad extravaganza!
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[quote user="greyhounds"][quote user="futuremodal"] <p>But just remember this - most rail shippers <em>do</em> express a favorable view of OA and/or intramodal rail competition, at least those who are blessed to have access to it.</p><p>[/quote]</p><p>This means nothing. "<em><strong>OR intradmodal rail competition</strong></em>". Every buyer wants more suppliers to compete for his/her business. It doesn't matter if he/she is buying rail transportaiton or lawn mowers.</p><p>It's like saying "Most" people are for clean water, clean air, winning baseball teams, good and safe food, etc. </p><p>Burkhart is an experienced, accomplished, honest railroad man. You might want to actually consider his input. I have never heard an experienced, accomplished railroad person embrace open access. I certainly have heard such people reject it. </p><p>He certainly would be the type who could greatly benifit from open access, if it would actually work. He can out "railroad" just about anybody around. If he doesn't buy into it, there's probably a good reason. You might want to examin that reason.</p><p>[/quote]</p><p>You might want to post the article so we all can see what Burkhardt really said, not just your take on what he said.</p><p>I can see Burkhardt and every other owner of <strong>an integrated rail property</strong> opposing OA. I can also see Burkhardt and every other owner of <strong>a rail services company</strong> supporting OA to expand the customer base. Since most of Burkhardt's properties are of the integrated model, one would presume that he'd have a generally negative view of others being able to access his property at will.</p>
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