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| Date Sept. 28, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-11-853 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
September 2011 Report to Congressional Requesters FREIGHT RAILROAD SAFETY Hours of Service Changes Have Increased Rest Time, but More Can Be Done to Address Fatigue Risks GAO-11-853 September 2011 FREIGHT RAILROAD SAFETY
Hours of Service Changes Have Increased Rest Time, but More Can Be Done to Address Fatigue Risk
Highlights of GAO-11-853, a repo... |
| Date Sept. 28, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-11-894SP |
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| Date June 14, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-11-688T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:30 p.m. EDT Tuesday, June 14, 2011 Testimony Before the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, U.S. Senate RAIL SECURITY TSA Improved Risk Assessment but Could Further Improve Training and Information Sharing
Statement of Steve Lord, Director Homeland Security and Justice Issues GAO-11-688T June 1... |
| Date March 10, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-11-283 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
March 2011 Report to the Chairman, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, House of Representatives INTERCITY PASSENGER RAIL Recording Clearer Reasons for Awards Decisions Would Improve Otherwise Good Grantmaking Practices GAO-11-283 March 2011 INTERCITY PASSENGER RAIL
Accountability • Integrity • Reliability Recording Clearer Reasons ... |
| Date Feb. 24, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-11-290 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
February 2011 Report to Congressional Committees INTERCITY PASSENGER AND FREIGHT RAIL Better Data and Communication of Uncertainties Can Help Decision Makers Understand Benefits and Trade-offs of Programs and Policies GAO-11-290 February 2011 INTERCITY PASSENGER AND FREIGHT RAIL
Accountability • Integrity • Reliability Better Data and Communic... |
| Date Dec. 15, 2010 |
Report No. GAO-11-133 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
December 2010 Report to Congressional Committees RAIL SAFETY Federal Railroad Administration Should Report on Risks to the Successful Implementation of Mandated Safety Technology GAO-11-133 December 2010 RAIL SAFETY
Accountability • Integrity • Reliability Federal Railroad Administration Should Report on Risks to the Successful Implementation ... |
| Date June 30, 2010 |
Report No. GAO-10-730 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
June 2010 Report to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, U.S. Senate TRANSIT RAIL Potential Rail Car Cost-Saving Strategies Exist GAO-10-730 June 2010 TRANSIT RAIL Highlights
Highlights of GAO-10-730, a report to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, U.S. Senate Accountability Integrity Reliability Potential Rail C... |
| Date June 17, 2010 |
Report No. GAO-10-625 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
June 2010 Report to Congressional Committees HIGH SPEED RAIL Learning From Service Start-ups, Prospects for Increased Industry Investment, and Federal Oversight Plans GAO-10-625 June 2010 HIGH SPEED RAIL Highlights
Highlights of GAO-10-625, a report to congressional committees Accountability Integrity Reliability Learning From Service Start-ups, P... |
| Date Feb. 4, 2010 |
Report No. GAO-10-351R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 February 4, 2010 The Honorable John L. Mica Ranking Republican Member Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure House of Representatives The Honorable Bill Shuster Ranking Republican Member Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure House of Representatives Sub... |
| Date April 21, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-243 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
April 2009 Report to Congressional Requesters FREIGHT RAIL SECURITY Actions Have Been Taken to Enhance Security, but the Federal Strategy Can Be Strengthened and Security Efforts Better Monitored GAO-09-243 April 2009 FREIGHT RAIL SECURITY Highlights
Highlights of GAO-09-243, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliabilit... |
| Date Feb. 24, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-282 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
February 2009 Report to Congressional Requesters COMMUTER RAIL Many Factors Influence Liability and Indemnity Provisions, and Options Exist to Facilitate Negotiations GAO-09-282 February 2009 COMMUTER RAIL Highlights
Highlights of GAO-09-282, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability Many Factors Influence Liability... |
| Date Nov. 20, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-09-163R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 November 20, 2008 The Honorable James L. Oberstar Chairman Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure House of Representatives The Honorable Peter A. DeFazio Chairman Subcommittee on Highways and Transit Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure House of Representatives Subject: Approaches to Mitigate Freight Congestion S... |
| Date Aug. 15, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-292SP |
Title
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| Date Aug. 6, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-770 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
August 2007 Report to Congressional Requesters RAILROAD BRIDGES AND TUNNELS Federal Role in Providing Safety Oversight and Freight Infrastructure Investment Could Be Better Targeted GAO-07-770 August 2007 RAILROAD BRIDGES AND TUNNELS Highlights
Highlights of GAO-07-770, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability Fede... |
| Date May 22, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-841T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Tuesday, May 22, 2007 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Surface Transportation and Merchant Marine Infrastructure, Safety, and Security, Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, U.S. Senate RAIL SAFETY The Federal Railroad Administration Is Better Targeting Safety Risks, but Needs to ... |
| Date March 15, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-610R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 March 15, 2007 The Honorable Corrine Brown Chairwoman, Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure House of Representatives Subject: Railroad Safety–Responses to Posthearing Questions Dear Madam Chairwoman: This letter responds to your request that we provide respo... |
| Date Feb. 13, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-459T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:00 p.m. EST Tuesday, February 13, 2007 Testimony before the Subcommittee on Homeland Security, Committee on Appropriations, House of Representatives PASSENGER RAIL SECURITY Federal Strategy and Enhanced Coordination Needed to Prioritize and Guide Security Efforts
Statement of Cathleen A. Berrick, Director Home... |
| Date Jan. 30, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-390T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:00 p.m. EST Tuesday, January 30, 2007 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, House of Representatives RAIL SAFETY The Federal Railroad Administration Is Better Targeting Its Oversight, but Needs to Assess the Impact of... |
| Date Jan. 26, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-149 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
January 2007 Report to Congressional Committees RAIL SAFETY The Federal Railroad Administration Is Taking Steps to Better Target Its Oversight, but Assessment of Results Is Needed to Determine Impact GAO-07-149 January 2007 RAIL SAFETY Highlights
Highlights of GAO-07-149, a report to congressional committees Accountability Integrity Reliability Th... |
| Date Jan. 18, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-225T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Thursday, January 18, 2007 Testimony before the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, U.S. Senate PASSENGER RAIL SECURITY Enhanced Federal Leadership Needed to Prioritize and Guide Security Efforts
Statement of Cathleen A. Berrick, Director Homeland Security and Justice Issues GAO-07... |
| Date Jan. 18, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-382R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 January 18, 2007 The Honorable Mary Peters Chairperson National Surface Transportation Policy and Revenue Study Commission Subject: Intercity Passenger Rail: Highlights of GAO Report on Need for National Policy and Strategies to Maximize Public Benefits from Federal Expenditures Dear Madam Chairperson: The future of intercity pass... |
| Date Nov. 13, 2006 |
Report No. GAO-07-15 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
November 2006 Report to the Chairman, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, House of Representatives INTERCITY PASSENGER RAIL National Policy and Strategies Needed to Maximize Public Benefits from Federal Expenditures
A change was made to this report on November 30, 2006, to reflect a change on page 92, figure 13. An error was identified... |
| Date Nov. 8, 2006 |
Report No. GAO-07-207R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 November 8, 2006 The Honorable Charles D. Nottingham Chairman Surface Transportation Board Subject: Freight Railroads: Highlights of GAO Report on Freight Rail Industry Performance, Competition, and Capacity Dear Mr. Chairman: Over 25 years ago, Congress transformed federal freight rail transportation policy. At that time, after a... |
| Date Oct. 6, 2006 |
Report No. GAO-07-94 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
October 2006 Report to Congressional Requesters FREIGHT RAILROADS Industry Health Has Improved, but Concerns about Competition and Capacity Should Be Addressed GAO-07-94 October 2006 FREIGHT RAILROADS Highlights
Highlights of GAO-07-94, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability Industry Health Has Improved, but Conc... |
| Date July 10, 2006 |
Report No. GAO-06-820R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 July 10, 2006 The Honorable Richard C. Shelby Chairman Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs United States Senate Subject: Active Commuter Rail Agency Service Contracts Dear Mr. Chairman: Commuter rail is an important part of the transportation system in many cities and regions in our country, providing more than 420 mil... |
| Date June 21, 2006 |
Report No. GAO-06-898T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Wednesday, June 21, 2006 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Surface Transportation and Merchant Marine, Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, U.S. Senate FREIGHT RAILROADS Preliminary Observations on Rates, Competition, and Capacity Issues
Statement of JayEtta Z. Hecker, Dir... |
| Date April 21, 2006 |
Report No. GAO-06-470 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
April 2006 Report to the Chairman, Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs, U.S. Senate COMMUTER RAIL Commuter Rail Issues Should Be Considered in Debate over Amtrak GAO-06-470 April 2006 COMMUTER RAIL Highlights
Highlights of GAO-06-470, a report to the Chairman, Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Accountability Integr... |
| Date March 29, 2006 |
Report No. GAO-06-557T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:00 p.m. EST Wednesday, March 29, 2006 Testimony before the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, Subcommittee on Highways, Transit, and Pipelines, House of Representatives PASSENGER RAIL SECURITY Evaluating Foreign Security Practices and Risk Can Help Guide Security Efforts
Statement of JayEtta Z. He... |
| Date Oct. 4, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-06-145 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO October 2005 Report to the Chairman, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, House of Representatives AMTRAK MANAGEMENT Systemic Problems Require Actions to Improve Efficiency, Effectiveness, and Accountability GAO-06-145 a October 2005 AMTRAK MANAGEMENT Highlights
Highlights of GAO-06-145, a report to the Chairman, Committee on Transporta... |
| Date Sept. 9, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-851 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
September 2005 Report to Congressional Requesters PASSENGER RAIL SECURITY Enhanced Federal Leadership Needed to Prioritize and Guide Security Efforts GAO-05-851 September 2005 PASSENGER RAIL SECURITY Highlights
Highlights of GAO-05-851, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability Enhanced Federal Leadership Needed to ... |
| Date Aug. 24, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-867 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
August 2005 Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Railroads, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, House of Representatives AMTRAK Improved Management and Controls over Food and Beverage Service Needed GAO-05-867 a Contents Letter
Results Summary Conclusions Recommendations for Executive Action Agency Comments and Our Evaluation 1 2 5 ... |
| Date July 11, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-893R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 July 11, 2005 The Honorable Don Young Chairman Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure House of Representatives Subject: Questions for the Record Related to Amtrak’s Food and Beverage Service Dear Mr. Chairman: On June 9, 2005, I testified before the Subcommittee on Railroads at a hearing on 1 “Amtrak Food and Beverage ... |
| Date June 9, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-761T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 9:30 a.m. EDT Thursday, June 9, 2005 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Railroads, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, House of Representatives AMTRAK Management and Accountability Issues Contribute to Unprofitability of Food and Beverage Service
Statement of JayEtta Hecker, Director Physical Infra... |
| Date May 11, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-698T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Wednesday, May 11, 2005 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Railroads, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, House of Representatives AMTRAK Acela’s Continued Problems Underscore the Importance of Meeting Broader Challenges in Managing Large-Scale Projects
Statement of JayEtta Hecker,... |
| Date March 4, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-306R |
Title
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United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 March 4, 2005 The Honorable John F. Tierney House of Representatives Subject: Activities of the Amtrak Inspector General Dear Mr. Tierney:
1 In a prior report we suggested that the consolidation of certain offices of inspectors general (IG) could strengthen the independence, efficiency, and effectiveness of the IGs in the... |
| Date Dec. 1, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-05-152 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
December 2004 Report to the Chairman, Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, U.S. Senate INTERCITY PASSENGER RAIL Issues Associated with the Recent Settlement between Amtrak and the Consortium of Bombardier and Alstom GAO-05-152 a Contents Letter
Results in Brief Conclusions Recommendations for Executive Action Agency Comments and Our... |
| Date March 23, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-04-598T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EST Tuesday, March 23, 2004 Testimony Before the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, U.S. Senate RAIL SECURITY Some Actions Taken to Enhance Passenger and Freight Rail Security, but Significant Challenges Remain
Statement of Peter F. Guerrero, Director, Physical Infrastructure Issues; and Nor... |
| Date Feb. 27, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-04-94 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
February 2004 Report to the Chairman, Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, U.S. Senate INTERCITY PASSENGER RAIL Amtrak’s Management of Northeast Corridor Improvements Demonstrates Need for Applying Best Practices GAO-04-94 a February 2004 INTERCITY PASSENGER RAIL
Highlights of GAO-04-94, a report to the Chairman, Committee on Commerce, S... |
| Date Jan. 9, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-04-240 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
January 2004 Report to the Ranking Democratic Member, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, House of Representatives COMMUTER RAIL Information and Guidance Could Help Facilitate Commuter and Freight Rail Access Negotiations GAO-04-240 January 2004 COMMUTER RAIL Information and Guidance Could Help Facilitate Commuter and Freight Rail Access Nego... |
| Date Sept. 20, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-871 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
September 2002 Report to the Chairman, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, House of Representatives INTERCITY PASSENGER RAIL Potential Financial Issues in the Event That Amtrak Undergoes Liquidation GAO-02-871 Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background Creditor Claims and Ownership Interests Were Not Likely to Have Been Satisfied if Amtrak H... |
| Date June 7, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-524 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
June 2002 Report to the Chairman, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, House of Representatives RAILROAD REGULATION Changes in Freight Railroad Rates from 1997 through 2000 GAO-02-524 a Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background Rail Rates Generally Continued to Fall Proportion of Rail Industry Revenues Exceeding 180 Percent of Variable Costs... |
| Date April 12, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-398 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
April 2002 Report to the Honorable Ron Wyden U.S. Senate INTERCITY PASSENGER RAIL Amtrak Needs to Improve Its Decisionmaking Process for Its Route and Service Proposals GAO-02-398 Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background Status of the Growth Strategy Amtrak Overestimated Expected Mail and Express Revenue Amtrak Encountered Substantial Difficulties in ... |
| Date April 11, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-522T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Railroads, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, House of Representatives For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Thursday April 11, 2002 INTERCITY PASSENGER RAIL Congress Faces Critical Decisions in Developing a National Policy
Statement of JayEtta Z. Hecker Director, Physical Infrastructure Issu... |
| Date July 25, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-01-820T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Railroads, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, House of Representatives For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Wednesday July 25, 2001 INTERCITY PASSENGER RAIL The Congress Faces Critical Decisions About the Role of and Funding for Intercity Passenger Rail Systems
Statement of JayEtta Z. Hecker... |
| Date July 5, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-01-689 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
July 2001 Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Transportation and Related Agencies, Committee on Appropriations, House of Representatives FREIGHT RAILROAD REGULATION
Surface Transportation Board's Oversight Could Benefit From Evidence Better Identifying How Mergers Affect Rates GAO-01-689 Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background The Board Determine... |
| Date June 25, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-01-756R |
Title
Enclosure II United States General Accounting Office Washington, DC 20548 June 25, 2001 The Honorable Wayne Allard The Honorable Robert F. Bennett The Honorable Christopher S. Bond The Honorable Phil Gramm The Honorable John McCain The Honorable Richard C. Shelby The Honorable Bob Smith United States Senate Subject: The High-Speed Rail Investment Act of 2001 (S. 250) The High-Speed Rail Investment... |
| Date March 21, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-01-480T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10 a.m. EST Wednesday March 21, 2001 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Transportation, Committee on Appropriations, House of Representatives INTERCITY PASSENGER RAIL Assessing the Benefits of Increased Federal Funding for Amtrak and High-Speed Passenger Rail Systems
Statement of Phyllis F. Scheinberg, Director, Phys... |
| Date Sept. 26, 2000 |
Report No. T-RCED-00-277 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 9:30 a.m. EDT Tuesday September 26, 2000 Testimony
Before the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, U.S. Senate INTERCITY PASSENGER RAIL Decisions on the Future of Amtrak and Intercity Passenger Rail Are Approaching
Statement of Phyllis F. Scheinberg, Associate Director, Transportation Issues, Resources, ... |
| Date May 31, 2000 |
Report No. RCED-00-138 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
May 2000 Report to the Chairman, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, House of Representatives INTERCITY PASSENGER RAIL Amtrak Will Continue to Have Difficulty Controlling Its Costs and Meeting Capital Needs GAO/RCED-00-138 Contents Letter Appendixes
Appendix I: Scope and Methodology 3 16 Appendix II: Amtrak’s Operating Costs Have Increased ... |
| Date Oct. 18, 1999 |
Report No. RCED-00-4 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
October 1999 Report to the Honorable Sam Brownback, U.S. Senate SURFACE TRANSPORTATION Issues Related to Preserving Inactive Rail Lines as Trails GAO/RCED-00-4 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Resources, Community, and Economic Development Division B-282801 October 18, 1999 The Honorable Sam Brownback United States Senat... |
