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America's Freight and Passenger Railroads

My testimony today first provides an overview of FRA’s railroad safety program and addresses the railroad industry’s safety record. In light of the August 1st disaster in Minneapolis involving the collapse of an interstate highway bridge, I will then address the issue of railroad bridge safety....

Rail Competition and Service

The U.S. Department of Transportation appreciates the opportunity to submit this statement for the record for the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure’s hearing on Rail Competition and Service.

Metrics and Standards for Intercity Passenger Rail Service

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