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In response to complaints about the noise made by train whistles, particularly in the Chicago area, witnesses testified about potential revisions to railroad safety guidelines. Among the top…

House Transportation Subcommittee members heard testimony on the Department of Transportation’s proposed ‘hours of service’ rules for motor carriers, aimed at reducing driver fatigue. The pr…

Committee heard testimony about the proposed merger between U.S. Airways and American Airlines. Among the issues they discussed were the benefits that each company would gain, the effects it…

The committee heard testimony about the proposed merger between U.S. Airways and American Airlines. Among the issues they discussed were the benefits that each company would gain, the effect…

Witnesses testified about lessons learned for airline accidents, including a recent Egypt Air crash. They concentrated on installing cockpit video recorders, psychological testing of pilots,…

Witnesses testified about the effects of rising fuel costs on the transportation industry and a proposal to reduce prices through the abrogation of the federal fuel tax. They also talked abo…

In light of a failure to rescue a recreational boater, witnesses testified about Coast Guard search and rescue procedures. Among the issues they addressed were communication systems, Coast G…

At a House Transportation Subcommittee hearing, witnesses testified about passenger safety on cruise ships. Focusing on a recent incident in which a fire disabled engines on a cruise ship le…