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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 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 March 7, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-583T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 9:00 a.m. EST Wednesday, March 7, 2007 Testimony Before Congressional Subcommittees PASSENGER RAIL SECURITY Federal Strategy and Enhanced Coordination Needed to Prioritize and Guide Security Efforts
Statement of Norman J. Rabkin, Managing Director Homeland Security and Justice Issues GAO-07-583T March 7, 2007 PA... |
| 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 Feb. 6, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-442T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EST Tuesday, February 6, 2007 Testimony before the Subcommittee on Transportation Security and Infrastructure Protection, Committee on Homeland Security, House of Representatives PASSENGER RAIL SECURITY Federal Strategy and Enhanced Coordination Needed to Prioritize and Guide Security Efforts
Statemen... |
| 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 July 26, 2006 |
Report No. GAO-06-821 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
July 2006 Report to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, House of Representatives RAIL TRANSIT Additional Federal Leadership Would Enhance FTA’s State Safety Oversight Program GAO-06-821 a July 2006 RAIL TRANSIT Highlights
Highlights of GAO-06-821, a report to Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, House of Representative... |
| Date July 19, 2006 |
Report No. GAO-06-997T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:00 p.m. EDT Wednesday, July 19, 2006 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Highways, Transit, and Pipelines, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, House of Representatives RAIL TRANSIT Observations on FTA’s State Safety Oversight Program
Statement of Katherine Siggerud, Director Physical Infrastruct... |
| 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. 20, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-06-181T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Thursday, October 20, 2005 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-06... |
| 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 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 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 April 30, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-03-435 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
April 2003 Report to Congressional Requesters RAIL SAFETY AND SECURITY Some Actions Already Taken to Enhance Rail Security, but Risk-based Plan Needed GAO-03-435 a April 2003 RAIL SAFETY AND SECURITY Some Actions Already Taken to Enhance Rail Security, but Risked-based Plan Needed Highlights of GAO-03-435, a report to Congressional Requesters In the wake... |
| 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-96-114 |
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 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 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 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 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 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 Dec. 8, 1992 |
Report No. RCED-93-68 |
Title
AMTRAK TRAINING Improvements Needed for Employees Who Inspect and Maintain Rail Equipment
148183
i GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Resources, Community, and Economic Development Division B-251202 December 8,1992 The Honorable Barbara Boxer Chair, Government Activities and Transportation Subcommittee Committee on Government Operations House of Representatives Dear... |
| 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 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 Dec. 26, 1990 |
Report No. RCED-91-47 |
Title
_ l... . “I”_.... .----.- -..___.__ .._-. “__.I -.-. ----... Ihw~rlrlM~r I!)!N) FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT Internal Control Weaknessesin l?FWs
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142869 --....-- -..--... _l.l.--l^-ll... .---”.._.- _.~ -.- .--.- -..- -.._...._-. --“(;Ao,/It~:f51,-!~1-~17 __----~._ GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20648 Resources, Community, and Economic ... |
| 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 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 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. 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... |
