synonymouse Wrote:
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> Does the STB have subsidy money on hand to pay for
> FRA mandated level of maintenance and to defray
> any operating losses?
The STB doesn't subsidize anything. If there were moneys to come from the Federal government, the FRA would be a more likely avenue for track improvement $$$. But, at least where SMART is currently operating, there is no reason to improve the track for freight.
That line earlier got FEMA reimbursement for storm related damage:
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