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2165 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: (202) 225-4472
Fax: (202) 226-1270

January 28, 2009

10:00AM

Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials

Freight and Passenger Rail: Present and Future Roles, Performance, Benefits, and Needs

  • 2167 Rayburn House Office Building


Purpose of the Hearing

The Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials is scheduled to meet on January 28, 2009 at 10:00 a.m., in room 2167 of the Rayburn House Office Building in Washington, D.C. to receive testimony on the roles of freight and passenger railroads in the U.S. economy; the impact of the current economic crisis on the railroad industry, its suppliers, and employees; the benefits of freight and passenger rail; and freight and passenger rail investment needs. 

Full Summary of Subject Matter

Video of the Hearing

Official Transcript from the Government Printing Office