RAILROAD SAFETY. HEARING BEFORE THE SUBCOMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION, TOURISM, AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS OF THE COMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND COMMERCE, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, 100TH CONGRESS, 1ST SESSION

This hearing was devoted to a review of the Federal Railroad Administration's (FRA) rail safety responsibilities, during consideration for reauthorization of its activities under the Federal Railroad Safety Act of 1970. The principal function of FRA is to promote and enforce safe operation of the Nation's railroads. Armed with broad regulatory authority and the power to impose fines for safety violations, FRA has the potential to significantly enhance rail safety. This hearing examines whether or not FRA has actively exercised its powers to adequately protect rail employees and the public.

• Corporate Authors:

  United States House of Representatives

  Committee on Energy and Commerce
  Washington, DC  United States  20515
• Publication Date: 1987-7-23

Media Info

• Features: Figures; Tables;
• Pagination: 436 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Congressional hearings; Railroad transportation; Safety and security; Testimony; Transportation safety
• Identifier Terms: U.S. Federal Railroad Administration
• Subject Areas: Highways; Railroads; Safety and Human Factors;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00477326
• Record Type: Publication
• Report/Paper Numbers: Serial No. 100-103
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Nov 30 1989 12:00AM