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Subcommittee hearing on commuter commuter rail industry challenges and solutions

Apr 12, 2024

Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials Subcommittee Chairman Troy Nehls (R-TX) announced that the Subcommittee will hold a hearing to examine the challenges facing the commuter rail industry. The Subcommittee will explore the obstacles facing commuter rail providers and opportunities to address issues through legislation. The hearing will be held at 10:00 a.m. ET on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, in 2167 Rayburn House Office Building.

Witness List:

  • Mr. Mike Noland, President, Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District
  • Ms. Debra Johnson, General Manager and Chief Executive Officer, RTD-Denver
  • Mr. David W. Dech, Executive Director, South Florida Regional Transportation Authority / Tri-Rail
  • Mr. Kevin Corbett, President and Chief Executive Officer, New Jersey Transit on behalf of the Northeast Corridor Commission
  • Mr. Darren Kettle, Chief Executive Officer, Metrolink

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