Re: New Hours Rules for Train Crews ... in 545 days!
| August 13, 2011 06:07AM |
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John West Wrote:
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> The linked press release from the FRA announces
> new rules governing the hours of service for pass-
> enger train crews. It specifically references tourist
> railroads as being covered, although it gives them
> some extra time (545 days) to submit their home-
> work ...
Not to worry, John -
Hopefully we'll be allowed to continue discussing your charter here on the NGDF* and you'll be able to pull it off by next Fall - or by the Spring of 2013 at the latest - and "get 'er done" before the 545 days are up ...
- Russo Insomnio
* See [ngdiscussion.net] et seq.
Edited 2 time(s). Last edit at 08/13/2011 06:17AM by Russo Loco.
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> The linked press release from the FRA announces
> new rules governing the hours of service for pass-
> enger train crews. It specifically references tourist
> railroads as being covered, although it gives them
> some extra time (545 days) to submit their home-
> work ...
Not to worry, John -
Hopefully we'll be allowed to continue discussing your charter here on the NGDF* and you'll be able to pull it off by next Fall - or by the Spring of 2013 at the latest - and "get 'er done" before the 545 days are up ...
- Russo Insomnio
* See [ngdiscussion.net] et seq.
Edited 2 time(s). Last edit at 08/13/2011 06:17AM by Russo Loco.
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