I would opine that at some point, someone will give in.
It'll depend on who is on the losing end of most of the suits.
There is the possibility that a stay will be issued while the suits make their way through the courts, which would have the same effect as delaying the deadline...
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As we all know, the railroads are supposed to be operating under PTC on New Years Day 2016. They are not going to make that deadline. So let's say CSX, to use them as an example, decides to run their trains anyway. The FRA swoops down with fines. CSX says the deadline was unreasonable, we are not paying. CSX decides to sue FRA. One side wins the other side loses and the loser appeals. The whole thing starts working it's way through the courts. Here is my question, what happens then? Does the case go all the way to the supreme court? Does CSX have to pay the fines but then get the money back if the supremes rule for them? Some of you that are lawyers please chime in and help the rest of us "war game" this situation. I just would like to know what to expect. CSX has a busy line through my home town. Will I be able to go down to trackside on Jan 2, 2016 and watch trains if I want to? Will they just stop running all together and hope the outcry from the shippers will push the government to put off the dead line? Is something altogether different that I haven't mentioned going to happen? Inquiring minds want to know.
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