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Witnesses testified about the state of rail safety and security. Among the issues they addressed were recent train bombings in Madrid, the unique challenges of rail security, and new pilot s…

The House Transportation Subcommittee heard testimony from officials with the Federal Railroad Administration, the National Transportation Safety Board, and AMTRAK on recent train derailment…

Rep. Jack Quinn (R-New York) discussed recent train derailments and the federal government’s role in railroad safety. It was the topic of a House hearing Congressman Quinn was chairing later…

Council members testified about the financial solvency of Amtrak, the company’s ability to meet federally mandated deadlines for self-sufficiency, and potential future curtailment of rail se…

Witnesses testified about the future of Amtrak and the financial solvency of passenger rail travel.

After attending President Bill Clinton’s Bill signing ceremony for The AMTRAK Reform and Accountability Act of 1997, Secretary of Transportation Rodney Slater and others talked briefly with …