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High-Speed Intercity Passenger Rail "HSIPR" Program; Notice

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Private Investment in the Railroad Industry

Chairwoman Brown, Ranking Member Shuster, and other members of the Subcommittee, I am pleased to be here today, on behalf of Secretary of Transportation Mary Peters, to discuss private investment in the railroad industry. As you know, safety is the primary mission of the Federal Railroad...

Status of Positive Train Control Technology

Senator Boxer, I very much appreciate the opportunity to appear before you today, on behalf of Secretary Peters, to discuss rail safety and the recent tragic collision on September 12 in Chatsworth, California. Safety is the top priority of the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), and the promise...

Railroad Rehabilitation and Improvement Financing Program

Chairwoman Brown, Mr. Shuster and members of the Subcommittee: I am pleased to have this opportunity to appear before you on behalf of Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood to update you on the status of the Railroad Rehabilitation and Improvement Financing Program, also known as RRIF.

Implementation of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009

Chairman Oberstar, Ranking Member Mica, and members of the Committee: I am honored to appear before you today to discuss the Federal Railroad Administration’s (FRA) progress in implementing the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Recovery Act). In addition to creating jobs, putting...