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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 |
Title
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| Date Jan. 31, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-11-199 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
January 2011 Report to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, U.S. Senate RAIL TRANSIT FTA Programs Are Helping Address Transit Agencies’ Safety Challenges, but Improved Performance Goals and Measures Could Better Focus Efforts GAO-11-199 January 2011 RAIL TRANSIT
Accountability • Integrity • Reliability FTA Programs Are Helpi... |
| Date Jan. 31, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-11-217R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 January 31, 2011 The Honorable Tim Johnson Chairman The Honorable Richard C. Shelby Ranking Member Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs United States Senate Subject: Rail Transit: Reliability of FTA’s Rail Accident Database At the request of the former chairman of the committee and Senator Shelby, we conducted a revi... |
| 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 Dec. 10, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-10-314T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 9:30 a.m. EST Thursday, December 10, 2009 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Housing, Transportation, and Community Development, Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, U.S. Senate RAIL TRANSIT Observations on FTA’s State Safety Oversight Program and Potential Change in Its Oversight Role
Statement... |
| Date Dec. 8, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-10-293T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EST Tuesday, December 8, 2009 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, House of Representatives RAIL TRANSIT Observations on FTA’s State Safety Oversight Program and Potential Change in Oversight Role
Statement of Katherine Siggerud, ... |
| 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 Feb. 28, 1990 |
Report No. T-RCED-90-35 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 1O:OO a.m. EST Wednesday February 28, 1990 Testimony Improvements Needed in FRA's Hazardous Materials Inspection and Safety Reporting Programs Statement of Kenneth M. Mead Director, Transportation Issues Community and Economic Resources, Development Division Before the Subcommittee on Government Activities and Transpor... |
| 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 Nov. 3, 1988 |
Report No. RCED-89-52 |
Title
United States General L- Office GAO
November 1988 Report to Congressional Requesters - _,. -., ,_._.._, -.. - -., RAILROAD Accidents in Pennsylvania maRelated Federal Enforcement Acthm GAO/RCED-89-52 .,, ., ,- ,-- ,,. --- ,- . Resources, Community, Economic Development and Division B-230678 November 3, 1988 The Honorable John Heinz The Honorable Arlen Specter United States Senate The Honorable Jos... |
| Date June 22, 1988 |
Report No. T-RCED-88-49 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office Testimony For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:00 p.m. EST Wednesday June 22, 1988 Comparison Costs and Under State of Amtrak Federal Employee Compensation Injury Settlement Liability Act the Workers' Employers' Programs Statement of Deputy Director Neal P. Curtin, and Economic Resources, Community, Division Development Before the Subcommittee on Surface Co... |
| Date April 8, 1988 |
Report No. RCED-88-120 |
Title
--__----- April 1988 RAILROAD SAFETY Reporting Time Frames and Results of PostsAccident Drug Tests ?.SSTRICWD--Not to be re!eased outside the Goners! ticcounting OfflCe t2Xcfpt 07 +h:?tXSi3 of the specific approval by the Office of Congressional Relations. GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20648 Resources, Community, Economic Development and Division B-230678 April 8, 19... |
| Date Aug. 11, 1986 |
Report No. RCED-86-202 |
Title
. -*- United States General Accounting Office GAO
August 1986 Report to the Honorable kmes T. Broyhill United States Senate AMTRAK Comparison of Employee Injury Claims Under Federal and State Laws GAO/RCED-86-202 99f GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Resources; Community, Economic Development
8223551 and Division August 1 I, 1986 The Honorable James T Broyhrll Unit... |
| Date Jan. 21, 1986 |
Report No. RCED-86-46 |
Title
I . . GAO . *’
Janimry 1986 Report to the Honorable Bob Edgar Houseof Representatives M-ASS TRANSIT
!:, ,,,, ’ ‘Information on SI:PTA Commuter Rail Operatiorq
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129180 .EASED United States General Acconnting OffIce Washiugton, D.C. 20548 ReBourcee, Community, and Economic Development Division B221081 January 21,1986 The Honorable Bob Edgar Houseof Re... |
| Date April 18, 1985 |
Report No. RCED-85-1 |
Title
wss-rRI(7Eb T mhg m Hot to be released outside the Be+ .cept on the basis of specific d&pFo*ai LT REPORTBY THEUS. General Accounting Office
Amtrak’s Northeast With A One-Person Corridor Trains Operate Locomotive Crew Since January 1983, Amtrak has operated trains in the Northeast Corridor, between Boston and Washington, D.C., with only one person in the locomotive cab, the engineer. Before, most... |
| Date July 30, 1984 |
Report No. RCED-84-176 |
Title
UNITED STATES GENERAL ACCOUNTING
D C 20548 OFFICE WASHINGTON, Juiy 30, 1984 B-2i5500 111 II111 1111 Ill
I I ,,
124791 I Ill I IIII IIll 111 II I 111 III The Honorable The Secretary Dear Elizabeth Hanford of Transportation Dole Madam Secretary: Subject: Alcohol and Druq Use in the More Information and Better Are Needed (GAO/RCED-84-176) Railroad Detection Industry-Methods the Federal Railroad Admin... |
| Date Dec. 29, 1978 |
Report No. CED-78-171 |
Title
REPORTW Tt-iE - Comptroller General
OF THE UNITEDSTATES
RELEASED
Not to bs relemed outside the aenomr RESTRICTED Accounting Office except on the ba5is @f spcacific approval . bv the Office of Congressi& ReMions Need-For Improved Action On Railroad Safely Recommendations The National Transportation Safety Board has not been prompt in evaluating responses to its railroad safety recommendations or fo... |
