Congressional committees are actively addressing the issue of rail safety through hearings and proposed legislation on Capitol Hill. The House Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials held a hearing focused on railroad grade crossing elimination and safety. Lawmakers, including members of the TransportDems, emphasized the need for legislation to ensure the safety of freight and passenger rail transport. Representatives highlighted the dangers at railroad crossings, particularly for drivers, pedestrians, and schoolchildren, and discussed improvements with federal regulators and transportation leaders. @INDOT Commissioner Mike Smith was welcomed at the Congressional hearing, which underscored the urgency of the matter following recent incidents such as the BART derailment in Orinda, discussed with NTSB Chair Jennifer Homendy.
On Capitol Hill this week, lawmakers met with federal regulators and transportation leaders to discuss safety improvements around dangerous highway-rail crossings. https://t.co/kRdrFCCirm
At today’s @TransportDems hearing, I spoke with @NTSB Chair @JenniferHomendy about how the Committee can be helpful in their efforts to improve rail safety, something that is of particular importance to our community following the BART derailment in Orinda.https://t.co/FYm5JW1lgO
Railroad Crossings can be dangerous for drivers, pedestrians and schoolchildren. I spoke about America's need to improve safety at these crossings nationwide at a Congressional hearing today. https://t.co/tIqufvb6cV
Happening now: I’m honored to welcome @INDOT Commissioner Mike Smith to today’s hearing on rail safety —a critical issue for Indiana. In our own state, children risk their lives to climb over blocked crossings just to get to school. https://t.co/9W9EWYJh34 https://t.co/kEcAsh2OBv
HAPPENING NOW: The Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials is holding a hearing on railroad grade crossing elimination & safety. https://t.co/8hr9H1RsA5
Congress must address the increasing trend of rail accidents. At today’s hearing, @TransportDems support rail safety legislation to ensure freight and passenger rail are safe methods of transporting goods and people. https://t.co/jwCBNkqN8v https://t.co/axBfzTtjBj