Are shortlines required to install PTC? This could effectively break some shortlines therefore reducing the alternative for efficient transport of goods.
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Originally Posted by Mike W.:
Are shortlines required to install PTC?
No. Most "shortlines" don't even have signals, let alone CTC. Also, some "shortlines" might not even have more than one or two trains on a line at time.
This could effectively break some shortlines therefore reducing the alternative for efficient transport of goods.
Yes, which is why I was curious. Considering the gov has often mandated many regulatory measures that do not make sense and essentially cripple the industry.
Originally Posted by Mike W.:
Considering the gov has often mandated many regulatory measures that do not make sense and essentially cripple the industry.
You're kidding, right? Surely you're not thinking that our Government agencies, such as the FRA, are inclined to make knee-jerk decisions, implement an ever increasing amount of mind-numbing rules that encumber productivity, and said rules upon rules doesn't actually HELP anything? Is that what you're thinking?
Hard to believe that not everyone has total and complete confidence in the ability of our US Government nowadays to manage our personal lives and private enterprise business.
Come on Mike... get with the times. 
From what I've read it depends mainly (at least initially) on whether the railroad in question hauls passengers or hazardous/flammable materials, or operates in excess of certain speeds.
