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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 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 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 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 June 30, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-04-744 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
June 2004 Report to the Ranking Minority Member, Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, U.S. Senate SURFACE TRANSPORTATION Many Factors Affect Investment Decisions GAO-04-744 a June 2004 SURFACE TRANSPORTATION Many Factors Affect Investment Decisions Highlights of GAO-04-744, a report to the Ranking Minority Member, Committee on Commerce, Sc... |
| 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 April 30, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-03-712T |
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, April 30, 2003 INTERCITY PASSENGER RAIL Issues for Consideration in Developing an Intercity Passenger Rail Policy
Statement of JayEtta Z. Hecker, Director Physical Infrastru... |
| 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 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 July 15, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-912R |
Title
United States General Accounting Office Washington, DC 20548 July 15, 2002 The Honorable John McCain Ranking Minority Member Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation United States Senate Subject: Financial Management: Amtrak’s Route Profitability Schedules Need Improvement Dear Senator McCain: Each year, Amtrak must provide an Annual Operations Report to the Congress1 that shows revenu... |
| 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 Oct. 1, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-02-139 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
October 2001 Staff Study PHYSICAL INFRASTRUCTURE Crosscutting Issues Planning Conference Report GAO-02-139 a Contents Preface Appendixes
Appendix I: Appendix II: Appendix III: Appendix IV: Appendix V: Appendix VI: Appendix VII: Appendix VIII: Appendix IX: Appendix X: Appendix XI: Appendix XII: Appendix XIII: Appendix XIV: Appendix XV: Challenges Facing t... |
| 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 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 March 15, 2000 |
Report No. T-RCED-00-116 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EST Wednesday March 15, 2000 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Transportation and Related Agencies, Committee on Appropriations, House of Representatives INTERCITY PASSENGER RAIL Increasing Amtrak's Accountability for Its Taxpayer Relief Act Funds
Statement of Phyllis F. Scheinberg, Associate Director, Tr... |
| Date Feb. 29, 2000 |
Report No. RCED/AIMD-00-78 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
February 2000 Report to the Chairman, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, House of Representatives INTERCITY PASSENGER RAIL Amtrak Needs to Improve Its Accountability for Taxpayer Relief Act Funds GAO/RCED/AIMD-00-78 Contents Letter Appendixes
Appendix I: Description of Capital Projects Selected for Review Appendix II: Amtrak’s Treatment of... |
| Date Oct. 28, 1999 |
Report No. T-RCED-00-30 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10 a.m. EDT Thursday October 28, 1999 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Ground Transportation, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, House of Representatives INTERCITY PASSENGER RAIL Amtrak Faces Challenges in Improving Its Financial Condition
Statement of Phyllis F. Scheinberg, Associate Director, Transpo... |
| 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... |
| Date July 9, 1999 |
Report No. RCED-99-181 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
July 1999 Report to the Chairman, Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, U.S. Senate INTERCITY PASSENGER RAIL Amtrak’s Progress in Improving Its Financial Condition Has Been Mixed GAO/RCED-99-181 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Resources, Community, and Economic Development Division B-282088 July 9, 1999 ... |
| 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 Jan. 14, 1999 |
Report No. RCED-99-44 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
January 1999 Report to the Chairman, Committee on the Budget, House of Representatives SURFACE INFRASTRUCTURE High-Speed Rail Projects in the United States GAO/RCED-99-44 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Resources, Community, and Economic Development Division B-280830 January 14, 1999 The Honorable John R. Kasich Chairma... |
| Date Aug. 1, 1998 |
Report No. AA-98-18(3) |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
August 1998 .I”’ Resources, Community, Development .Division and Economic Transportation Issue Area Aetive Assi@ments~ GAO/AA-98-M(3) 1610X . This report was prepared primarily to inform Congressional members and key staff of ongoing assignments in the General Accounting Office’s Transportation issue area. This report contains assignments that were... |
| Date June 5, 1998 |
Report No. RCED-98-211R |
Title
GA!0 United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Resonrces, Community, and Economic Development Division /6061( B-280160 June 5, 1998 The Honorable Frank R. Wolf Chairman, Subcommittee on Transportation and Related Agencies Committee on Appropriations House of Representatives Subject: Intercitv Passenger Rail: Prosnects for Amtrak’ Financial Viabilitv s Dear Mr. Chairman: Sinc... |
| 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 31, 1998 |
Report No. T-RCED-98-127 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
Not to Be Released Before 2:30 p.m. EST Tuesday March 31, 1998 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Surface Transportation and Merchant Marine, Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, U.S. Senate SURFACE TRANSPORTATION Issues Associated With Pipeline Regulation by the Surface Transportation Board
Statement for the Record by Phyllis F. Scheinb... |
| Date March 24, 1998 |
Report No. T-RCED-98-134 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 9:30 a.m. EST Tuesday March 24, 1998 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Transportation, Committee on Appropriations, U.S. Senate INTERCITY PASSENGER RAIL Outlook for Improving Amtrak’s Financial Health
Statement of Phyllis F. Scheinberg, Associate Director, Transportation Issues, Resources, Community, and Economic ... |
| 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 Nov. 5, 1997 |
Report No. GGD-98-20R |
Title
GA!!0 United States General Accounting Of&e Washington, D.C. 20548 General Government Division B-276886 November 5, 1997 The Honorable Duncan Hunter House of Representatives Subject: Customs and Border Patrot Resources Needed for Reoneninp Rail Line Prom Mexico-US. Border Into the United States Dear Mr. Hunter: This letter responds to your March 19,1997, request for information concerning federal ... |
| 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 May 7, 1997 |
Report No. T-RCED-97-151 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10 a.m. EDT Wednesday May 7, 1997 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Transportation, Committee on Appropriations, U.S. Senate TRANSPORTATION FINANCING Challenges in Meeting Long-Term Funding Needs for FAA, Amtrak, and the Nation’s Highways
Statement of John H. Anderson, Jr. Director, Transportation Issues, Resource... |
| 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 March 6, 1997 |
Report No. T-RCED/AIMD-97-86 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10 a.m. EST Thursday March 6, 1997 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Transportation, Committee on Appropriations, House of Representatives DOT’S BUDGET Safety, Management, and Other Issues Facing the Department in Fiscal Year 1998 and Beyond
Statement of John H. Anderson, Jr., Director, Transportation Issues, Reso... |
| Date Dec. 4, 1996 |
Report No. RCED-97-29R |
Title
GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Resources, Community, Economic Development and Division B-275369 December 4, 1996 The Honorable Mark W. Neumann House of Representatives Dear Mr. Neumann: This report responds to your October 22, 1996, request regarding commuter rail service in the states of Wisconsin and Ilhnois. In particular, you asked us to provide you with inf... |
| 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 July 9, 1996 |
Report No. NSIAD-96-159 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
July 1996 Report to Congressional Committees INTERMODAL FREIGHT TRANSPORTATION Projects and Planning Issues G A O years
1921 - 1996 GAO/NSIAD-96-159 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 National Security and International Affairs Division B-260658 July 9, 1996 The Honorable John H. Chafee Chairman The Honorable Max S. Baucus... |
| 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 March 7, 1996 |
Report No. T-RCED-96-88 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Releaseon Delivery Expected at 10~00 a.m., EST Thursday March 7,1996 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Transportation, Committee on Appropriations House of Representatives DOT’ BUDGET S ChUenges Facing the Department in Fiscal Year 1997and Beyond
Statement of John H. Anderson, Jr., Director, Transportation Issues, Resources, Community, and Econo... |
| Date Oct. 1, 1995 |
Report No. AA-95-21(4) |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
October 1995 Resources, Community, Development Division and Economic f OrTransportation and Telecommumications Issue Area Active Assignments GAO/AA-95-21(4) 0CO9 -7 //53q 3 Foreword This report was prepared primarily to inform Congressional members and key staff of ongoing assignmentsin the General Accounting Office's Transportation and Telecommunication... |
