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Old Posted Aug 7, 2010, 12:45 AM
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Originally Posted by SnyderBock View Post
So I really am at a loss just why FRA-compliance is required for any/all of these lines. From what I can tell, the whole system could be non-FRA-compliant, if they wanted it to be.
I'll agree with you that non FRA compliant trains could be used. Never-the-less, its far easier (most likely cheaper too) getting your trains started if you use FRA compliant trains. You eliminate a lot of risk, both on the regulatory and operational issues. Using PPP system operators and builders for commuter trains, eliminating risk is always smart.

I'd like to add that "alternate" FRA compliancy may be just around the corner. DCTA, FWTA, DART, and the FRA are developing these new regulations, where non FRA compliant trains using crash energy management technology can get "alternate" compliancy if they meet all the other existing FRA regulations except crash resistance, where new crash resistance regulations are substituted, plus new regulations on automatic train controls.
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