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Witnesses testified about the state of rail safety and security. Among the issues they addressed were recent train bombings in Madrid, the unique challenges of rail security, and new pilot s…

Witnesses testified before the House Transportation Subcommittee about the September 11 Commission’s findings and recommendations, particularly those related to maritime security. They addre…

The House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation held a hearing on the Fiscal Year 2007 budget for programs and activities of the U.S. Coas…

The Subcommittee on Railroads held a hearing on governance issues at Amtrak following the dismissal of former President and CEO David Gunn the previous week. Among the issues addressed were …

In an oversight hearing, State and local transportation officials from three Gulf Coast States testified on the extent of infrastructure damages and the progress of repairs in the aftermath …

Witnesses testified regarding the financial condition of the airline industry. Among the topics addressed were federal aid to airlines, the trend toward lowest cost carriers, the demand for …

Witnesses testified about the use of cell phones on aircraft and the possible dangers that have been publicized about this usage. Topics included noise pollution during airline flights, use …

The Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee held a hearing on financing water infrastructure projects. They focused on the fundi…

Senators and House Representatives met to consider the Transportation Equity Act, legislation that focused on highway and related transportation programs. Representative Don Young chaired th…

The Highways, Transit, and Pipelines Subcommittee of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee held a hearing on the safety of hazardous material transportation. Among the topics…