Re: (erielack) Hoboken Happenings / Erie RR in Jersey City.

["KC2WE_@_aol.com"]

In a message dated 05/15/1999 12:23:45 AM Eastern Daylight Time, 
"SGL2_@_IX.NETCOM.COM" writes:

<< "erielack_@_internexus.net" >>
Still not true. There is no regulation of interstate service especially since 
the ICC was disbanded years ago. MBTA serves RI, Mass and NH. The MBTA (Mass) 
has no restrictions other than public need to justify the expenses. They can 
cut whatever deals they need to make with state agencies of other states to 
run commuter services. Just like telecommunications, long distance companies 
can get into local service and local and regionals can do long distance. Most 
all restrictions have been completely lifted. In transportation (interstate 
commerce) , that has been the case for at least 8 years. 
If NJ Transit wants to run service from Binghamton in conjunction with NY 
State and Pennsylvania, they can do it. They need no congressional approval 
or special enabling legislation other than agreements between the states. 
Whether they (NJ Transit) would want to do that is another story. 

Seth T.

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