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The continued viability of Canadian railways and their
ability to compete with U.S. railways for transportation
to foreign and domestic markets is dependent on the
introduction of new technology. Operating trains with
technology that safely replaces costly and obsolete
cabooses i$ a necessary step in this process. Most U.S.
railways, some uf which are our direct competitors, now
have extensive experience with cabooseless operations
without safety problems. i

There will be public hearings held across the country
October and November. We know you will be interested i
the CTC proceedings. To assist your understanding of

the issues, we have enclosed copies of a booklet out-
lining our reasons for believing that cabooses can
safely be eliminated from trains.

If it would be helpful for us to meet with you or your
Council to answer any questions, please contact me at
(604) 665-3200. —

Yours truly,

Ba

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