Rail Regulatory Issues
The House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials held a hearing on rail regulatory issues. The hearing occurred the morning after a M…
315 viewsThe House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials held a hearing on rail regulatory issues. The hearing occurred the morning after a M…
315 viewsIn reaction to recent rail accidents in Connecticut and Missouri, witnesses testified at a hearing on ways to improve passenger and freight rail safety.
353 viewsWitnesses testified on the Obama administration’s high-speed rail program. California Representatives Janice Hahn (D) and Kevin McCarthy (R) testified before the committee about California’s…
9,219 viewsWitnesses 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…
239 viewsWitnesses testified regarding rail security for passengers and freight. It was generally agreed that, although providing complete protection for the rail system would be impossible, reasonab…
148 viewsMr. Hamberger talked about the state of America’s railroads, including the goals of the railroad industry. Following prepared remarks, he responded to questions from the audience.
45 viewsThe House Transportation Subcommittee heard testimony from officials with the Federal Railroad Administration, the National Transportation Safety Board, and AMTRAK on recent train derailment…
193 viewsAssociation of American Railroads President & CEO Edward Hamberger talked about the freight rail system, its security and what was being done to guard against a terrorist attack on the freig…
68 viewsIn response to complaints about the noise made by train whistles, particularly in the Chicago area, witnesses testified about potential revisions to railroad safety guidelines. Among the top…
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