Hearings

Passenger Rail: Investing in our Nation’s Future

December 10, 2014
02:30 PM Russell Senate Office Building 253

WASHINGTON, D.C.— The U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation’s Subcommittee on Surface Transportation and Merchant Marine Infrastructure, Safety, and Security will hold a hearing on Wednesday, December 10, 2014, at 2:30 p.m. titled, “Passenger Rail: Investing in our Nation’s Future.” This hearing will focus on the current state of intercity passenger rail in the United States, the need to invest for future growth, and implications for future legislative action. Senator Richard Blumenthal will chair.

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Testimony

  • The Honorable Peter Rogoff

    Under Secretary
    U.S. Department of Transportation
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  • The Honorable Anthony R. Coscia

    Chairman of the Board
    Amtrak
    Download Testimony (225.60 KB)

  • Mr. John Previsich

    President
    SMART Transportation Division
    Download Testimony (934.32 KB)

  • Mr. Ray Chambers

    Executive Director
    Association of Independent Passenger Rail Operators
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