Re: DOT press release re: proposed changes to PTC regs
Author: OPRRMS
Date: 08-23-2011 - 15:08
Dragoman Wrote:
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> The issue that comes to my mind: I understand that
> reducing PTC mileage will save RR money, but will
> these proposed changes (or even the original
> rules), influence railroads to move more haz-mat
> transport to current passenger routes (where PTC
> will be required in any case)?
>
> If so, isn't this counter to the "improved safety"
> goals of PTC?
That's my take on it. Cool, eh?