Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials Subcommittee Chairman Jeff Denham (R-CA) will hold a hearing on Wednesday to examine issues related to passenger and freight rail safety.
The movement of people and product by railroad in the United States is generally safe, with 2012 being the safest year on record, according to the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA). However, several accidents over the past year have brought safety-related issues to the forefront. The Subcommittee will examine steps being taken by the industry and government to continue improving rail safety.
The hearing, entitled “Oversight of Passenger and Freight Rail Safety," is scheduled to begin at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2014 in 2167 Rayburn House Office Building.
Witnesses invited to testify at the hearing:
The Honorable Joseph Szabo, Administrator, Federal Railroad Administration
The Honorable Cynthia L. Quarterman, Administrator, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
The Honorable Robert L. Sumwalt, Member, National Transportation Safety Board
Mr. John Tolman, Vice President & National Legislative Representative, Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen
Mr. Jack N. Gerard, President and Chief Executive Officer, American Petroleum Institute
Mr. Michael Melaniphy, President, American Public Transportation Association
Mr. Edward R. Hamberger, President and Chief Executive Officer, Association of American Railroads
More information about the hearing, including testimony, additional background information, and live webcast link, will be posted here as it becomes available.
Source: House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
