| Date |
Report No. |
Title |
| Date April 16, 1999 |
Report No. RCED-99-93 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
April 1999 Report to Congressional Requesters RAILROAD REGULATION Changes in Railroad Rates and Service Quality Since 1990 GAO/RCED-99-93 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Resources, Community, and Economic Development Division B-280294 April 16, 1999 The Honorable Conrad Burns The Honorable Byron L. Dorgan The Honorable ... |
| Date Feb. 26, 1999 |
Report No. RCED-99-46 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
February 1999 Report to Congressional Requesters RAILROAD REGULATION Current Issues Associated With the Rate Relief Process GAO/RCED-99-46 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Resources, Community, and Economic Development Division B-279888 February 26, 1999 The Honorable Byron L. Dorgan United States Senate The Honorable Jo... |
| Date May 20, 1998 |
Report No. T-RCED-98-178 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10 a.m. EDT Wednesday May 20, 1998 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Railroads, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, House of Representatives RAIL TRANSPORTATION Federal Railroad Administration’s Safety Programs
Statement of Phyllis F. Scheinberg, Associate Director, Transportation Issues, Resources, Co... |
| Date May 14, 1998 |
Report No. RCED-98-151 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
May 1998 Report to Congressional Committees INTERCITY PASSENGER RAIL Financial Performance of Amtrak’s Routes GAO/RCED-98-151 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Resources, Community, and Economic Development Division B-279203 May 14, 1998 The Honorable Richard C. Shelby Chairman The Honorable Frank R. Lautenberg Ranking ... |
| Date March 2, 1998 |
Report No. RCED-98-60 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
March 1998 Report to Congressional Committees INTERCITY PASSENGER RAIL Issues Associated With a Possible Amtrak Liquidation GAO/RCED-98-60 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Resources, Community, and Economic Development Division B-277703 March 2, 1998 The Honorable John McCain Chairman The Honorable Ernest F. Hollings Ran... |
| Date July 23, 1997 |
Report No. RCED-97-142 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
July 1997 Report to Congressional Requesters RAIL TRANSPORTATION Federal Railroad Administration’s New Approach to Railroad Safety GAO/RCED-97-142 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Resources, Community, and Economic Development Division B-275984 July 23, 1997 The Honorable James L. Oberstar Ranking Democratic Member Com... |
| Date April 23, 1997 |
Report No. T-RCED-97-147 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Wednesday April 23, 1997 Testimony
Before the Committee on Finance, U.S. Senate INTERCITY PASSENGER RAIL Amtrak’s Financial Crisis Threatens Continued Viability
Statement of Phyllis F. Scheinberg, Associate Director, Transportation Issues, Resources, Community, and Economic Development Division GAO/T-R... |
| Date March 13, 1997 |
Report No. T-RCED-97-94 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2 p.m., EST Thursday March 13, 1997 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Surface Transportation and Merchant Marine, Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, U.S. Senate INTERCITY PASSENGER RAIL The Financial Viability of Amtrak Continues to Be Threatened
Statement of Phyllis F. Scheinberg, Associate Directo... |
| Date March 12, 1997 |
Report No. T-RCED-97-80 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2 p.m., EST Wednesday March 12, 1997 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Railroads, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, House of Representatives INTERCITY PASSENGER RAIL Amtrak’s Financial Viability Continues to Be Threatened
Statement of Phyllis F. Scheinberg, Associate Director, Transportation Issues, ... |
| Date Aug. 15, 1996 |
Report No. RCED-96-199 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
August 1996 Report to the Chairwoman, Subcommittee on Railroads, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, House of Representatives FEDERAL EMPLOYERS’ LIABILITY ACT Issues Associated With Changing How Railroad Work-Related Injuries Are Compensated G A O years
1921 - 1996 GAO/RCED-96-199 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C.... |
| Date July 24, 1996 |
Report No. RCED-96-187 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
July 1996 Report to Congressional Recipients AMTRAK’S STRATEGIC BUSINESS PLAN Progress to Date G A O years
1921 - 1996 GAO/RCED-96-187 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Resources, Community, and Economic Development Division B-270348 July 24, 1996 Congressional Recipients Since May 1971, when Amtrak took over responsibi... |
| Date June 27, 1996 |
Report No. RCED-96-144 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
June 1996 Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Surface Transportation and Merchant Marine, Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, U.S. Senate NORTHEAST RAIL CORRIDOR Information on Users, Funding Sources, and Expenditures G A O years
1921 - 1996 GAO/RCED-96-144 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Resources, ... |
| Date June 16, 1995 |
Report No. T-RCED-95-227 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Surface Transportation and Merchant Marine, Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, U.S. Senate For ReleaseOn Delivery Expectedat 0:30 a.m. EDT Fri&ty June 16. 1905 AkKRAK Early Progress Made in Implementing Strategic and Business Plan, but Obstacles Remain
Statement for the Record of Barry T. Hill, Associ... |
| Date April 13, 1995 |
Report No. RCED-95-152R |
Title
GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Resources, Community, Economic Development and Division B -260800 April 13, 1995 The Honorable Mark 0. Hatfield Chairman The Honorable Frank R. Lautenberg Ranking Minority Member Subcommitteeon Transportation Committee on Appropriations United States Senate This correspondenceanswers certain questions raised at the March 23, 1995, ... |
| Date April 13, 1995 |
Report No. RCED-95-151BR |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
April 1995 Briefing Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Surface Transportation and Merchant Marine, Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, U.S. Senate AMTRAK’S NORTHEAST CORRIDOR Information on the Status and Cost of Needed Improvements GAO/RCED-95-151BR GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Resources, Commu... |
| Date March 23, 1995 |
Report No. T-RCED-95-142 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at lO:UO am.. EST Thursday, March 23.1995 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Transportation, Committee on Appropriations, United States Senate AMTRAK Deteriorated Financial and Oprating Conditions Threaten Long-Term Viability
Statement of Kenneth M. Mead, Director, Transportation Issues, Resources, Community, and Econom... |
| Date March 13, 1995 |
Report No. T-RCED-95-132 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Railroads, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure House of Representatives For Releaseon Delivery Expectedat 1O:OO EST am., Monday,
March 13,1995 AMTRAK Issues for Reauthorization
Statement for the Record by Baq T. Hill, Associate Director, Transportation Issues Resources, Community, and Economic Development D... |
| Date March 2, 1995 |
Report No. T-RCED-95-123 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Releaseon Delivery Expectedat 1Cl:OO EST a,,m., fimday, March 2,199s Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Transportation, Committee on Appropriations House of Representatives AMTRAK Deteriorated Financial and Operating Conditions Threaten Long-Term Viability
Statement for the Record of Kenneth M. Mead, Director, Transportation Issues Resources,Commun... |
| Date Feb. 7, 1995 |
Report No. T-RCED-95-98 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Releaseon Delivery Expectedat lo:00 am.. EST Tuesday February7,1995 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Railroads, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure House of Representatives AMTRAK Deteriorated Financial and ODerating Conditions Threaten L&g-Term Viability
1 V ; Statement of Kenneth M. Mead, Director, Transportation Issues, Resources,Co... |
| Date Feb. 6, 1995 |
Report No. RCED-95-71 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
February 1995 Report to Congressional Committees INTERCITY PASSENGER RAIL Financial and Operating Conditions Threaten Amtrak’s Long-Term Viability GAO/RCED-95-71 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Resources, Community, and Economic Development Division B-259656 February 6, 1995 Congressional Recipients This report assess... |
| Date Jan. 26, 1995 |
Report No. T-RCED-95-90 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Releaseon Delivery Expectedat 2:00 p.m., EST Testimony
Before the Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation United States Senate ThUSday
January2619% AMTRAK Deteriorated Financial and Operating Conditions
Statement of Kenneth M. Mead, Director, Transportation Issues, Resources, Community, and Economic Development Division L I
I I GAO/T-RCED-9... |
| Date June 9, 1994 |
Report No. T-RCED-94-222 |
Title
United States General Accounting Offke Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Transportation and Hazardous Materials, Committee on Energy and Commerce, and the Subcommittee on Surface Transportation, HouseCommittee on Public Works and Transportation House of Representatives
For Releaseon Delivery Expectedat 1:30P.M. EDT Thursday,
June9,1994 INTERSTATECOMMERCE e COMMISSION
Transferring ICC’ Rail s ... |
| Date Nov. 17, 1993 |
Report No. RCED-94-29 |
Title
. - .,_ ^ r . . .. . ,__,.. ._._ . - .-, I ‘-:-“, ” . _ Resources, Community, Economic Development and Division B-254309 November 17,1993 The Honorable John D. Dingell Chairman, Committee on Energy and Commerce House of Representatives Dear Mr. Chairman: This report provides a preliminary response to your January 22,1993, request that we review issues relating to the development of high-spee... |
| Date July 1, 1993 |
Report No. RCED-93-160BR |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
,July 1993 Briefing Report to Congressional Requesters RAILROAD SAFETY Human Factor Accidents and Issues Affecting Engineer Work Schedules --.-I__ GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20648 Resources, Community, and Economic Development Division B-247654 July 1,1993 The Honorable John D. Dingell Chairman, Committee on Energy and C... |
| Date May 20, 1993 |
Report No. T-RCED-93-45 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Rclc;usc on Dclivcry Expccccd al I:00 pm. EDT Thml:ty May 20. I w).i Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Surface Transportation, Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, United States Senate HIGH SPEED GROUND TRANSPORTATION Funds Need to be Focused Under Proposed Legislation
Statement for the Record of Kenneth M. Mead, Director, Transport... |
| Date April 29, 1993 |
Report No. T-RCED-93-35 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office 1W\‘&L ‘* I Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Transportation and Hazardous Materials, Committee on Energy and Commerce House of Representatives For Release on Delivery Expectedat 1:00 pm., EDT Thursday April 29, 1993 HIGH SPEED GROUND TRANSPORTATION Strategic Approach Needed for Introduction of HSGT
Statement of Kenneth M. Mead Director, Transportatio... |
| Date June 10, 1992 |
Report No. T-RCED-92-68 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Rckasc on Delivery m)eJ=f~ lo:00 a.m., EDT June IO, 1992 Testimony
Before the Subcommitteeon Transportation and Hazardous Materials, Committee on Energy and Commerce, House of Representatives RAILROAD SAFETY Engineer Work Shift Length and ScheduleVariability
Statementof Kenneth M. Mead, Director, Transportation Issues, Resources,Community, and Econom... |
| Date April 20, 1992 |
Report No. RCED-92-133 |
Title
IJnitcd St,F?,es Gen?ral Accounting Office Report to the Chairman, Committee on En&rgy and Commerce, House of Representatives RAILROAD SAFETY Engineer Work Shift Length and Schedule Variability 146821 RESTRICTED--Not to be released outside the General Accounting Office unless specifically approved by the Office of Congressional Relations. ~;Ao~~tctib.~--~"-.-..._-. ,,,,,,.,,.,, ,,, __ a, RELEASED ... |
| Date Feb. 10, 1992 |
Report No. RCED-92-82 |
Title
U@ed Sta$es General Accounting Office GAO Report to the Honorable ihrqj Reid, U.S. Senate Acquiring Rights-of-way for ,,Maglev Systems IRequires-aFlexible Approach GACVRCED-92442 GAO United States General Accounting Of&e Washington, D.C. 20548 Resources, Community, and Economic Development Division /mmy B-246563 February lo,1992 The Honorable Harry Reid United States Senate Dear Senator Reid: In r... |
| Date Jan. 13, 1992 |
Report No. T-RCED-92-23 |
Title
-_.-_ .-__ _-- Testimony
Before the Subcommitteeon GovernmentActivities and Transportation,Committee on GovernmentOperations, House of Representatives For Releaseon Delivery Expectedat 9:30 a.m. EST Monday January 13,1992 RAILROAD SAFETY Accident Trends and FRA SafetyPrograms
Statementof Kenneth M. Mead Director, TransportationIssues Resources, Community, and Economic DevelopmentDivision GAO/T-RCE... |
| Date Nov. 5, 1991 |
Report No. RCED-92-16 |
Title
Federal Laws and Policies Affect Railroad Competitiveness Raources, Community, Economic Development and Division B-246469 November 5,1991 The Honorable Ernest F. Hollings Chairman, Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation United States Senate The Honorable John C. Danforth Ranking Minority Member, Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation IJnited States Senate In response to you... |
| Date May 16, 1990 |
Report No. RCED-90-80 |
Title
GAO
1 May l!NO I i
1 RAILROAD REGULATION Economic and Financial Impacts of the Staggers Rail Act of 1980
- s I Ill
141435 Resources, Community, and Economic Development Division B-224113 May 16,199O The Honorable Ernest F. Hollings Chairman, Committee on Commerce, Science,and Transportation United States Senate The Honorable John C. Danforth Ranking Minority Member, Committee on Commerce, Science,... |
| Date Nov. 7, 1989 |
Report No. T-RCED-90-13 |
Title
United States General Accounting OfPice Testimony For Release on Delivery Exoected at 10'100 a.m. EST Tuesday November 7, 19B9 Imorovements Rail Safety Needed in DOT's Hazardous Program Materials Statement of Kenneth M. Mead Director, Transportation Resources, Community, Development Division Issues and Economic Before the Subcommittee on Transportation and Hazardous Materials Committee on Energy a... |
| Date April 5, 1989 |
Report No. HRD-89-30 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Labor, Committee on Labor and Human Resources, U.S. Senate April 1989 RAILROAD RETIREMENT Future Rail Employment md Trust F’und Solvency G-0 ~g2~k$wof&h ..
Human Resources B-222204 Division April 5, 1989 The Honorable Howard M. Metzenbaum Chairman, Subcommittee on Labor Committee on Labor and Human Resources United S... |
| Date Sept. 1, 1987 |
Report No. 134004 |
Title
ACCOUNTING
PRINCIPLES
FINAL REPORT
September 1, 1987 Volume l-Summary of Report Charman CHARLES CHARLES RICHARD JACK L MERTON GORDON RONALU A. BOWSWER W. HATH E. BRIGGS MAHAFFEY J PE(‘ K SH[LLINGI,AW ’ S YOIING Ewecutlve Ihector CHARLES R. YAGER I I RAILROAD ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES BOARD I September 1, 1987 The President of the Senate The Speaker of the House of Representatives The Railroad Acco... |
| Date Sept. 1, 1987 |
Report No. 134005 |
Title
PRINCIPLES
FINAL REPORT
September 1, 1987 Volume 2-Detailed Report ! ; / E RAILROAD ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES BOARD Y Chairman CHARLES CHARLES HICHAHI) JACK L. MERTON GORDON RONALD A. BOWSHER W. HATH E RRtGGS MAHAFFEF J PECK SHILLINGLAW S YOI’ NG Enecutwe Dmctnr CHARLES R. YAGER RAILROAD ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES BOARD September 1, 1987 The President of the Senate The Speaker of the House of Representat... |
| Date July 17, 1987 |
Report No. RCED-87-82 |
Title
,. . t United States General Accounting Office GAO *
July 1987 Rebort’ Congressional Requesters to Sv RAIL ABANDONMENTS
Abandonment Activity and Shipper Views on Rail Service Loss ,IIll III Ill1 II11 IIW
133534 539%
I,‘ RCED-87-82
4 ” Resources, Community, Economic Development and Division B-226069 July 17, 1987 The Honorable Tony Coelho House of Representatives The Honorable Martin 0. Sabo ... |
| Date June 18, 1987 |
Report No. RCED-87-109 |
Title
on Energy and Commerce, House of Representatives
June 1987 RAILROAD REGULATION Competitive Access and Its Effects on SelectedRailroads and Shippers GAO/RCEDS7-109 539=Q I,. &llllll giiiiEb%gfice , ..
Resources, Community, Economic Development and Division B-226509 June 18, 1987 The Honorable John D. Dingell Chairman, Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations Committee on Energy and Commerce Hou... |
| Date April 13, 1987 |
Report No. RCED-87-3 |
Title
.o ., 4 -_ United States General Accounting Office GAO
April 1987 Report to the Congress DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Enhancing Policy and Progmm Effectiveness Through Improved Management GAO/KCED-87-3 --.._ . GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20648 Comptroller General of the United States B-216946
April 13, 1987 To the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the Hous... |
| Date Feb. 17, 1987 |
Report No. RCED-87-88 |
Title
. / , x United States General Accounting Office 1 GAO
February 1987 Report to the Chairman, Subcommitteeon #., Ovewlght and Investigations, Committee on Energy and Commerce,Houseof Representatives CONRAIL SALE DOT’s Selection of Investment Banks to Underwrite the Sale of Conrail 53GAO/RCED-87-88 #LEASED GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20648 --____ Resources, Communit... |
| Date Oct. 2, 1986 |
Report No. RCED-87-15BR |
Title
--- United Staterf Genkal GAO
|
| Date April 14, 1986 |
Report No. RCED-86-140BR |
Title
United States General Accounting Office Briefing Report to Congressional Requesters ” April 1986 AMTRAK Review of AMTRAK’s Study of Rail Service Through Oklahoma ill1Ill1 Ill11 II II
129775 035;30\
GAO/RCED-86-140BR I ’ UNITED STATES GENERAL ACCOUNTING
D.C. 20548 OFFICE WASHINGTON, I1F:~OtJHCt:, C~MMIJNITY, NLI FLON~JMIL, [,I Vf LOPMENT I,IVISION April 14, 1986 B-222749 To Congressional Requ... |
| Date Feb. 23, 1984 |
Report No. 123486 |
Title
UNITED STATES GENERAL ACCOUNTING OFFICE Washington, D.C. 20548 STATEMENT OF LAWRENCE H. THOMPSON CHIEF ECONOMIST BEFORE THE COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS UNITED STATES HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ON ECONOMIC EFFECTS OF THE SURFACE TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANCE ACT 3F 1982 FOR RELEASE ON DELIVERY Expected at 1O:OO a.m. February 23, 1984 Mr. Chairman and Members of the Committee: I am pleased results Assista... |
| Date Feb. 9, 1984 |
Report No. 123367 |
Title
UNITED STATES GENERAL ACCOUNTING OFFICE 20548 Washington, D.C. STATEMENT OF LAWRENCE H. THOMPSON CHIEF ECONOMIST BEFORE THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE UNITED STATES SENATE ON ECONOMIC EFFECTS OF THE SURFACE TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANCE ACT OF 1982 FOR RELEASE ON DELIVERY Expected at 2:00 p.m. February 9, 1984 Mr. Chairman and Members of the Committee: I am pleased results Assistance mittee, of our to be he... |
| Date Aug. 17, 1983 |
Report No. RCED-83-174 |
Title
|
| Date Sept. 24, 1981 |
Report No. HRD-81-112 |
Title
REPORTBYTHEU.S. General Accounting Office
Delays In Receiving And Investing Taxes Are Recking Railroad Retirement Program Interest Income
Under the railroad retirement program, employers are required to deposit retirement taxes monthly, instead of semimonthly, biweekly, or even more frequently as is the case for social security taxes. In fiscal year 1980, the railroad retirement program could have... |
| Date March 24, 1981 |
Report No. 114692 |
Title
UNITED STATES GENERAL ACCOUNTING OFFICE WASHINGTON, D.C.
20548 FOR RELEASE ON DELIVERY EXPECTEDAT 12:OO P.M. TUESDAY, MARCH 24, 1981 STATEMENTOF HERBERT MCLURE, ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR . COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIVISION BEFORE THE SUBCOMMITTEEON SURFACE TRANSPORTATION, COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE,SCIENCE AND TRANSPORTATION UNITED STATES SENATE ON r-COST-SHARING ALTERNATIVES FOR NORTHEAST CORRIDOR ... |
| Date March 13, 1981 |
Report No. CED-81-60 |
Title
REPORTBY THE I //c/dgq Comptroller General
OF THE UNITEDSTATES Amtrak’s Productivity On Track Rehabilitation Is Lower Than Other RailroadGPrecise Comparison Not Feasible
Under the $2.5 billion federally funded Northeast Corridor Improvement Project, Amtrak’s track rehabilitation is the largest work element In improving rail passenger service. GAO compared Amtrak’s productivity in some of thi... |
| Date March 9, 1981 |
Report No. HRD-81-27 |
Title
Report To The Chairman, Committee On Government Operations, House f Representatives ;“‘~qL i_il\J y/q--~\S j-E[> b/ -ip’r Keeping The Railroad Retirement Program On Track--Government And Railroads Should Clarify Roles And Responsibilities
The railroad retirement program has evolved from an industry-funded plan for retired workers to one which contains both social security and private pension... |
| Date Feb. 4, 1981 |
Report No. AFMD-81-26 |
Title
Report ToThe Congress
OF THE UNITEDSTATES Accounting Changes Needed In The Railroad Industry
In contrast to other industries, which use depreciation accounting for capital assests, railroads use a unique “betterment” accounting method for their track structure. GAO believes the Interstate Commerce Commission and the Securities and Exchange Commission should require railroads to adopt depreciat... |
