Prepared Remarks for FRA Deputy Administrator Clifford C. Eby on Passenger Rail Vehicle Emergency Evacuation Simulator

Today we unveil important new technology that will have a lasting, positive impact on passenger rail safety across the country. Thankfully, serious passenger train accidents are rare, but being prepared is the hallmark of any good emergency response plan.

And being...

Remarks of the Honorable Norman Y. Mineta at the Conference on Rail Passenger Safety

Good afternoon. I’d like to thank David Solow from Metrolink for being here with us. And, I appreciate the leadership provided by Federal Railroad Administrator Joseph Boardman. Joe works very hard to ensure that safety improvements are made throughout the Nation’s...

Remarks for Administrator Joseph H. Boardman at the Rail Safety Action Plan Announcement

Thank you Mr. Secretary. Your leadership has made a positive impact on the safety of America’s rail network. The continued strong growth of the national economy has led to record demand for the transportation services provided by America’s railroads. The timely and...

Remarks for the Honorable Norman Y. Mineta Secretary of Transportation at the Rail Safety Action Plan Announcement

Good morning. Thank you for joining us today. And thank you to Matt Rose for showing me your Network Operations Center. America’s economy is strong and getting stronger every day. This incredible economic growth is leading to greater demands for every type of...

Prepared Remarks for the Honorable Joseph H. Boardman, Federal Railroad Administrator at the American Railway Engineering and Maintanance-of-way Association Annual Conference and Exposition

Prepared Remarks For Clifford Eby for the Midwest Association Of Rail Shippers

REMARKS FOR

CLIFFORD EBY,

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Statement of the Hon. Norman Y. Mineta, Secretary U.S. Department of Transportation on The Future Of Intercity Passenger Rail

Amtrak's Crisis. Today Amtrak faces a profound financial crisis. While this is not news, it is a relatively newfound consensus at Amtrak itself, and among its supporters in Congress. Some recent history and a few facts provide useful context....

Remarks of Acting Administrator Betty Monro Presenting the Administrator's Award at the Federal Railroad Administration's 31st Annual Awards Ceremony

The Administrator’s Award is the highest honorary award that can be bestowed on an employee by the Administrator for rare and distinguished contributions of major significance to the Federal Railroad Administration. In the usual suspenseful manner, I will not immediately...

Remarks for FRA Administrator Allan Rutter before the High-Speed Ground Transportation Association Conference

Remarks of Acting Associate Administrator Grady Cothen presenting the Inspector of the Year Award at the Federal Railroad Administration's 31st Annual Awards Ceremony

I have the privilege of introducing the recipient of the Inspector of the Year Award. For those of us in the Office of Safety, this is the most important award of all, because our most important work is done out in the industry where people make safety happen. As an agency, we...