ontheBNSF As well As new regulations such as Positive Train Control http://www.theverge.com/2013/4/15/4226264/positive-train-control-controversy I personally don't understand the need for PTC accidents are rare compared to other modes and the systems have been running fine without it for years. If I am not mistaken new regulations regarding emissions are in the works and they will probably lead to locomotives with less horse power and requiring the usage of yet more locomotives (as has been the case in past).
As well As new regulations such as Positive Train Control
http://www.theverge.com/2013/4/15/4226264/positive-train-control-controversy
I personally don't understand the need for PTC accidents are rare compared to other modes and the systems have been running fine without it for years. If I am not mistaken new regulations regarding emissions are in the works and they will probably lead to locomotives with less horse power and requiring the usage of yet more locomotives (as has been the case in past).
ontheBNSF,
Thanks for posting those articles. I think the issue of re-regulation is the biggest challenge the railroads have ever faced. And clearly we are in the season of regulation.
That article on PTC is exactly the kind of criticism I was asking for in the recent post here on PTC. And I think it is accurate to characterize the PTC mandate as a component of re-regulation.
I get a kick out of those in this country who cry for the government to leave business alone, no regulations or rules or restrictions. Then they turn around and cry foul about a business they deal with and want them regulated or controlled! "Don't regulate me, but regulated all my suppliers and service companies!" Eh?
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Re-implementing old Regulations. Whether these will be implemented is to be seen because many attempts have been made in past to little avail.
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