Dan Lipinski: “Obviously, safety is what is most important here, the safety of the workers, safety of communities that rail traffic…”

I have always been a strong advocate for Amtrak, because it provides an important public service: national passenger rail service.

I believe that Congress needs to act quickly to prevent furloughs and avoid long-distance service cuts.

I am especially honored to see $355 million in CIG funds awarded to the South Shore Lines West Lake Corridor.

The rampant delays affecting Amtrak's trains threaten the railroad's growth and even its long-term viability as an operator.