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I just got through readin an article in Electric Light & Power that points out that things are only going to get MUCH worse.... <br /> <br />Over the next 10 years overall coal production in the U.S. needs to increase by 30% to keep up with the construction of the proposed coal plants. Since most of that coal will "need" to be clean PRB coal, you can see what will happen. <br /> <br />Right now an average of 63 trains a day leave the PRB. Imagine increasing that number by, lets say, 50%? <br /> <br />The article also pointed out that RR's are not adequately funded for either necessary maintenance or capital improvements. In order to keep up with the increases in coal production, a LOT of denaro is needed, and the RR's do not have it or the desire to spend it. <br /> <br />Mark in Utah
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