Dan Lipinski: “This has serious consequences for individuals and for our Nation's economy.”

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.

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

I believe that Congress should establish a dispute resolution process between commuter railroads and freight railroads at the STB.