Re: RR Impact Of Donald's Executive Order Massively Slashing Regulations
Author: Erik H.
Date: 01-31-2017 - 11:58
NT1996 Wrote:
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> Was really moved by this. But what does it mean
> for railroads?
1. Buh bye, Amtrak (at least outside the NEC, unless a State is willing to pick up the tab.)
2. FRA will be very constrained to make any orders without rescinding old ones.
3. STB will have its hands tied.
4. He already wants to disband the FTA, so good-bye any new transit projects for commuter rail, light rail - unless he specifically likes it and finds another way to fund it.