(The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation issued the following release on July 26. BLET Vice President & National Legislative Representative John Tolman will deliver testimony on behalf of the BLET.)
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation released today the witness list for a Surface Transportation and Merchant Marine Infrastructure, Safety, and Security Subcommittee hearing on the Railroad Safety Enhancement Act of 2007. The witnesses are listed below.
The Subcommittee will receive input from government agencies, industry groups, and labor organizations on rail safety legislation expected to be introduced this Congress. The hearing will focus on proposed efforts to improve the safety of the nation’s railroads through targeting highway-rail grade crossing safety, reducing employee hours of service and fatigue, and developing and using new rail safety technology.
Railroad Safety Enhancement Act of 2007
Subcommittee: Surface Transportation and Merchant Marine Infrastructure, Safety, and Security
Date: Thursday, July 26, 2007
Time: 2:30 p.m.
Location: Room 253, Russell Senate Office Building
Witness Panel:
* The Honorable Joseph H. Boardman, Administrator, Federal Railroad Administration
* Mr. Edward R. Hamberger, President & Chief Executive Officer, Association of American Railroads
* Mr. John P. Tolman, Vice President & National Legislative Representative, Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen
* Mr. David Solow, Chief Executive Officer, Southern California Regional Railroad Authority