Donald Payne Jr.: “Has the NTSB considered making recommendations to the FRA or PHMSA regarding the positioning of cars carrying hazardous…”

This is a crucial hearing because many of my constituents and all New Jerseyans understand that Amtrak service is critical to our economy and to our livelihood.

It is critical for us to create new guidelines to fortify our ports and maritime security framework.

There are millions of people every day that depend on railroads and trains and Amtrak and local train systems to get back and forth to work.

And we have heard a lot about Amtrak not turning a profit today.