Public Regulations And Private Railroads: The Battle Of Weighing Safety Against Cost
by Reed Reimer – Vice President of Business Development, R&R Contracting In a recent Reuters article, the topic of specialized railcar brakes, known as ECP (electronically controlled pneumatic) brakes, was discussed. Specifically, how Senate Republicans considered a proposal that would repeal the brake requirement. Class 1 railroads would’ve stood to benefit the most from the […]