"I concur with the gentleman from Massachusetts."
"Class I's primarily run two-man crews now, so, there would be no major increase in labor costs."
"Staffing levels must be restored and the policies designed to ruthlessly cut corners that are driving good people from the industry must be ended."
"Has the NTSB considered making recommendations to the FRA or PHMSA regarding the positioning of cars carrying hazardous materials?"
"The safety of the rail industry remains one of the most important issues facing this subcommittee."
"I would like to thank the witnesses for their time today and their testimony."
"In light of the Subcommittee's June 14 Hearing on 'Examining Rail Safety,' which examined the state of freight rail safety and issues pertinent to keeping rail operations, rail workers, and communitie..."
"We ask that the Committee continue to stay on top of this issue and take further action to mitigate the damage caused by this cost-cutting value extraction business model called 'PSR'."
"thank you for the opportunity to present my priorities for the Fiscal Year 2023 Defense Appropriations bill."
"We have an opportunity to hear from members of the Board to determine what additional authorities are needed to improve rail service across the country."
"What is maddening is that the very workforce shortage contributing to the decline in service is a result of the Class I's implementing Precision Scheduled Railroading, or PSR."