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Yes, there definately is an issue regarding the manufacturing of goods in China as oppose to here. With free trade treaties and such, that definately is bad for us. But such a subject is for another day. Most North American railway equipment is manufactured here either by choice or agencies have forced them to manufacture them here. The Acela Express contract stipulated that the trainsets be built in America (or at least assembled). The failed New York State Turboliner rebuild also had a similar requirement. I think if passenger rail agencies maintains that sort of policy, at least passenger rail manufacturing in the US should be ok in terms of providing jobs for Americans. Providing them with steady work is another issue. <br /> <br />As for Amtrak's "Amcans", i believe the Capstone rebuild program is extending their life by another 10-15 years or so. I would love for Amtrak to replace them. They're nice looking on the outside, I'm not too much a of fan for riding in them.
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