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| 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 April 1, 1996 |
Report No. T-RCED-96-114 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
Hearing held on March 5, 1996 Statement Submitted on April 1, 1996 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Railroads, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, House of Representatives RAILROAD SAFETY DOT Faces Challenges in Improving Grade Crossing Safety, Track Inspection Standards, and Passenger Car Safety
Statement for the Record by Phyllis F. Sch... |
| Date April 1, 1996 |
Report No. T-RCED-96-115 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
Hearing held on February 27, 1996 Statement Submitted on April 1, 1996 Testimony
Before the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, United States Senate RAILROAD SAFETY DOT Faces Challenges in Improving Grade Crossing Safety, Track Inspection Standards, and Passenger Car Safety
Statement for the Record by Phyllis F. Scheinberg, Associate Dire... |
| Date Aug. 3, 1995 |
Report No. RCED-95-191 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
August 1995 Report to Congressional Requesters RAILROAD SAFETY Status of Efforts to Improve Railroad Crossing Safety GAO/RCED-95-191 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Resources, Community, and Economic Development Division B-261352 August 3, 1995 The Honorable Richard G. Lugar United States Senate The Honorable Dan Coats ... |
| Date March 3, 1995 |
Report No. T-RCED-95-119 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Releaseon Delivery Expectedat 10100 a.m., EST Friday March 3,1995 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Surface Transportation, Committee on Transportation and Inkastructure, House of Representatives INTERSTATE COMMERCE COMMISSION Impacts of Eliminating or Transferring Motor Cakier and Other Functions
Statement of Barry T. Hill, Associate Director, Tr... |
| Date Feb. 22, 1995 |
Report No. T-RCED-95-111 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Releaseon Delivery Expectedat 10~00 a.m., EST Wednesday February22, 1995 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Railroads, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, House of Representatives INTERSTATE COMMERCE COMMISSION Budget and Other Impacts of Eliminating or Transferring Functions
Statement of Barry T. Hill, Associate Director, Transportatio... |
| Date July 12, 1994 |
Report No. T-RCED-94-261 |
Title
United StatesGeneralAccountingOffke GAO
For Release Delivery on Expected at 230 A.M. EDT Tuesday, July I2,1994 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Surface Transportation, Committee on Commerce, Science, and Tr&portation, U.S. Senate INTERSTATECOMMERCE COMMISSION
Key Issues Need to Be Addressed in Determinin g Future of ICC’ s Regulatory Functions
Statement of Kenneth M. Mead, Director, Transpor... |
| 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 April 22, 1994 |
Report No. RCED-94-56 |
Title
United States General Accounting Offwe GAO
,Aprill994 r . Report to Congressional Committees RAILROAD SAFETY Continued Etiphasis Needed for an Effective Track Safety Inspection Program Resources, Community, and Economic Development Division B-240287 April 22,1994 The Honorable Ernest F. Hollings Chairman The Honorable John C. Danforth Ranking Minority Member Committee on Commerce, Science and ‘I... |
| Date Sept. 22, 1993 |
Report No. RCED-93-196 |
Title
AMTRAK SAFETY Amtrak Should Implement Minimum Safety Standards for Passenger Cars . ., .I I RESTRICTED--Not to be released outside the: General Accounting Office unless specifically ‘ approved by the Office of Congressional j
Di~Rh~iK &mmqsajlELEASEtj I ...- I _.I.-.-- --__ -.” _......--..- -.- -..-.” -.-..ll. _1..“.. -...-. ..I.-I___ ..--..-- ------ - / GAO United States General Accountin... |
| 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 July 31, 1991 |
Report No. T-RCED-91-87 |
Title
t . l U n ite d S ta te s G e n e ral A c c o u n tin g O ffice / q(agsb bGAO
For R e l e a s e on De&cry E q u e c te dit 9 :3 0 a .m . E D T Wednesday July 31, 1 9 9 1 Testim o n y 144556 M @ J Z R IA U : C h e m ica l S p ill in th e S a cra m e n to R ive r-J I I_ ~ S ta te m e n tb y J o h n H . A n d e r s o n , Jr. A ssociate D irector, T r a n s p o r ta tio n Issu e s R e s o u r c e s ,C... |
| Date June 20, 1991 |
Report No. RCED-91-135 |
Title
‘ 0 ._-l-l~-. _-.-___-l__-l.-._---__.--- -_--. ___ .Jurw 1991 RAILROAD SAFETY DOD Can Improve the Safety of On-Base Track and Equipment
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144451 Resources, Commuuity, Economic Development and Division B-237960.2 June 20,199l The Honorable John D. Dingell Chairman, Committee on Energy and Commerce House of Representatives Dear Mr. Chairman: In responseto your request, this rep... |
| Date April 11, 1991 |
Report No. T-RCED-91-32 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO Testimony For Release on Delivery Erpected at 10:&I a.m. EDT Thwsdq April II, 1991 RAILROAD SAFETY Weaknesses in FRA’s Safety Prograrh Statement by Kenneth M. Mead, Director, Transportation Issues Resources, Community, and Economic Development Division
Before the Subcommittee on Transportation and Hazardous Materials Committee on Energy and Commerce Ho... |
| Date March 22, 1991 |
Report No. RCED-91-72 |
Title
RAILROAD SAFETY Weaknesses Exist in FRA’ Enforcement s Program I RESTRICTED --Not to be released outside the General Accounting OlTlce unless specifically approved by the Offke of Congressional Relations. RELEASED Resources, Community, and Economic Development Division March 22,199l The Honorable John D. Dingell Chairman, Committee on Energy and Commerce I muse of Representatives Dear Mr. Chairm... |
| Date Nov. 21, 1990 |
Report No. RCED-91-32 |
Title
I -GAO’ Report to the Chairman, Committee on Ihergy and Commerce, House of Reprctsentatives RAILROAD SAFETY F’FWs Staffing Model Cannot Estimate Inspectors Needed for Safety Mission #Illllllll IIll
142744 GAO General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20648 Resources, Commuuity, and Economic Development Division B-241384 November 21,199O The Honorable John D. Dingell Chairman, Committee on Ene... |
| Date July 31, 1990 |
Report No. RCED-90-194 |
Title
GAO
,“.” “__...--l.“- I_.-_._-.- .--.. -----.--._.-,_ I .llllV I!)!)0 I__-. RAILROAD SAFETY New Approach Needed for Effective FRA ~ Safety Inspection Program 142162 Resources, Community, Economic Development and Division B-240287.1 July 31, 1990 The Honorable John D. Dingell Chairman, Committee on Energy and Commerce House of Representatives The Honorable Carl Levin Chairman, Subcommittee ... |
| 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
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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 April 27, 1990 |
Report No. RCED-90-140 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
April 1990 Report to the Honorable William J. Coyne, House of Representatives RAILROAD SAFETY More FRA Oversight Needed to Ensure Rail Safety in Region 2 RE$TRImD -Not to be released outside the General Aeeo~king Office unless SpecifIcally approved by the Offke of Congressional Relations. ._ GAO/RCED-90- 140 GAO United States General Accounting Office Wa... |
| Date Nov. 17, 1989 |
Report No. RCED-90-43 |
Title
. * United States General Accounting Office GAO
November 1 WY Report to the Chairman, Committee on ’ Energy and Commerce, House of Representatives
--~- RAILROAD SAFETY DOT Should Better Manage Its Hazardous Materials Inspection Program a GAO United States General Accounting OfYice Washington, D.C. 20648 Resources, Community, Economic Development aud Division B-236877 November 17,1989 The Honorab... |
| Date April 5, 1989 |
Report No. RCED-89-109 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GA8
April 1989 Report to the Chairman, Committee on Energy and Commerce, House of Representatives F’RA Needs to Correct Deficiencies in Reportinghjuries and Accidents , GAO~CED43HO9 Resources, Canmunity, Economic Development and Division B-230678 April 5, 1989 The Honorable John D. Dingell Chairman, Committee on Energy and Commerce House of Representatives... |
| Date Sept. 9, 1987 |
Report No. RCED-87-119 |
Title
I I Uniteal S tchtes G e n e r a l A c c o u n tin g O ffice Jcr 1qq ‘G A !
S e p te m b e r 1987 R e p o rt to th e C h a irm a n , S u b c o m m itte e o n . O versight a n d In v e s tig a tio n s, C o m m itte e o n E n e rgy a n d C o m m e rce , H o u s e o f R e p r e s e n ta tive s R A IL R O A D R E G U L A TIO N S h i p p e r E xperiences a n d C u rre n t Issu e s in ICC R e g u lati... |
| 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 Oct. 2, 1986 |
Report No. RCED-87-15BR |
Title
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| Date Jan. 30, 1986 |
Report No. RCED-86-54FS |
Title
United states General Accounting Office ;zAss) d Fact Sheet for the Honorable Ron Mzidenee House of Representatives rnuary 1986 SHIPPER RAIL RATES: Interstate Commerce Commission’s Handling of Complaints ;AO,‘RCED-8654FS 03w\a UNiTED STATES,GENERAL
WASHINGTON, ACCOUNTING
D.C. 20548 OFFICE RESOURCES COMMUNITY AND ECONOtili DEVECOPMEN7 DIVWON January 30, 1986 B-221130 The Honorable Ron Marlenee ... |
| Date Aug. 17, 1983 |
Report No. RCED-83-174 |
Title
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| Date Oct. 15, 1982 |
Report No. RCED-83-35 |
Title
UNITED STATES GENERAL ACCOUNTINGOFFIQE
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20548 \ RESOURCES, cDMhJNlTv LCONOMIC AND #NUO?MEWDlVl#ION B-209428 The Honorable United States Dear Senator Subject: Sarbanes: October 15, .a 1982 119979 Amtrak Charges for Maryland Department of Transportation Commuter Train Use of the Washington Union Station (GAO/RCED-83-35) In your July 16, 1982, letter, you asked us to analyze the charg... |
| Date April 19, 1982 |
Report No. CED-82-51 |
Title
REPORTBY THE Comptroller General
OF THE UNITEDSTATES lllllllllllllllllllllllllllIllllllll
LM118142 The Federal Approach To Rail Safety Inspection And Enforcement: or Change
The Federal Railroad Administration’s safety enforcement program mainly involves making individual, routine inspections of track or railcars. These inspections often result in identifying defects or recommending enforcement a... |
| Date March 26, 1982 |
Report No. 117879 |
Title
UNITED STATES GENERAL ACCOUNTING OFFICE WASHINGTON, D.C. 20548 FOR RELEASE ON DELIVERY EXPECTED AT 9:30 A.M. FRIDAY, MARCH 26, 1982 STATEMENT OF OLIVER W. KRUEGER, ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIVISION BEFORE THE COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY U1'1ITED STATES SENATE
ON TllE INTERSTATE COMMERCECOMMISSION'S JURISDICTION RAILROAD HOLDING COMPANIES AND EVALUATION OF PROPOSED RAIL ... |
| 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... |
| Date Jan. 7, 1981 |
Report No. CED-81-35 |
Title
li~bf 6’3, & BY THECOMPTiOiLER GEtiERli’L ’ Report ToThe Congress
OF THEUNITEDSTATES Further Improvements Are Needed In Amtrak’s Passenger Service Contracts, But They Won’t Come Easily
Amtrak has made significant improvements in its contracts with other railroads for services that are essential for operating Amtrak trains. Further revisions in contract provisions are needed to provide be... |
