Remarks of Administrator Joseph Boardman at the USA Patriot Act to Strengthen Freight and Passenger Rail Safety and Security

Good afternoon. As the federal government's top railroad official, I'm here today to talk about how vitally important it is for the United States Congress to renew the USA Patriot Act and strengthen the safety and security of our freight and passenger railroads. America’...

Prepared Remarks for FRA Administrator Allan Rutter before the 22nd Meeting of the Railroad Safety Advisory Committee Washington, DC

Introduction and Opening Good morning. Thank you again for being here, and for your ongoing commitment to improving railroad safety. Your shared commitment to rail safety is important to us for two major reasons: · First, the FRA is held accountable by Congress by the...

Remarks for Delivery before the Norfolk Southern Railway Annual Safety Awards Meeting

Prepared By FRA Administrator Allan Rutter Norfolk, VA 3/3/04

It certainly is an honor to be addressing you this morning. I was here two years ago and shook the hands of most of the people in attendance as you got your awards.

Coming back this year is a treat, as it’s...

Remarks of Allan Rutter, Administrator, Before Community Briefing with Senator Kent Conrad and Representative Earl Pomeroy

Regarding Train Accident from January 2002

Introduction

· Good morning.

· I would like to thank Senator Conrad and Representative Pomeroy for inviting Chairwoman Engleman and myself to Minot to talk about what the federal government has been doing since...

Introductory Video Greeting of FRA Deputy Administrator Betty Monro before the American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association Regional Conferences

September 12, October 1, and October 11, 2004

Hello. I’m Betty Monro with the Federal Railroad Administration. I regret that holding down the fort here in Washington prevents me from being with you. But on behalf of President Bush and Secretary of Transportation Mineta, I want...

Prepared Remarks of Deputy Administrator Betty Monro before the 24th Meeting of the Railroad Safety Advisory Committee

· Good morning. Thank you again for being here, and for your ongoing commitment to improving railroad safety. · I thought that as we approach the end of the President’s first term; I would reflect briefly on some of the things we have accomplished together...

Remarks of Acting Administrator Betty Monro on Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Safety

Good morning. I am so pleased to join you today in Raleigh on behalf of President Bush and Transportation Secretary Mineta.

I want to thank David (King) for his work to bring this event about, and also Dr. Samuels and Norfolk Southern for hosting us here at Glenwood...

Remarks for FRA Administrator Allan Rutter before the American Shortline and Regional Railroad Conference