The most recent programs for the Railroads Tag http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?topic=244 en-US Copyright 2013, National Cable Satellite Corporation info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Tue, 12 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Thu, 23 May 2013 20:54:02 GMT American History TV visited the Baltimore and Ohio (B&O) Railroad Museum to look at examples of historic railroad equipment, including stagecoaches and wagons used on the National Road, and the first diesel locomotive. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312377-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312377-1 Tue, 12 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Daniel Toomey toured the the historic roundhouse building of the Baltimore and Ohio (B&O) Railroad Museum in Baltimore, Maryland. The museum was marking the 150th anniversary of the Civil War with the ongoing exhibit "The War Came by Train." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312190-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312190-1 Tue, 12 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Witnesses from FedEx, Norfolk Southern, the South Carolina Ports Authority, Werner Enterprises, and the AFL-CIOtestified on the future of freight transportation. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312350-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/312350-1 Tue, 12 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Casey Dinges explained the American Society of Civil Engineers' 2013 report card on the state of U.S. infrastructure. The group gave the country a "D+," up from a "D" in their previous report. The report covered 16 infrastructure categories, including roads, bridges, drinking water systems, ports, mass transit, and the electric grid. Mr. Dinges also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Bobbi Jackson read news headlines from C-SPAN Radio at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311868-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311868-4 Tue, 12 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Transportation and train expert Fred Friedman talked about the history and significance of trains in New Mexico. There were at least 16 railroad properties in New Mexico in the 1880s. He talked about the people integral to the expansion, the Santa Fe Trail, as well as trains today and plans for future expansions. He also looked at maps housed at the Fray Angelico Chavez History Library that show the railroad lines that ran through New Mexico and how they changed the state. C-SPAN's Local Content Vehicles (LCVs) made a stop in their "2013 LCV Cities Tour" in Santa Fe, New Mexico to feature the history and literary life of the community.*Working with the Comcast Cable local affiliate, they visited literary and historic sites where local historians, authors, and civic leaders were interviewed.*The history segments air on American History TV (AHTV) on C-SPAN3 and the literary events/non-fiction author segments air on BookTV on C-SPAN2. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310648-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310648-1 Tue, 12 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Architectural historian Barry Lewis talked about the history of Pennsylvania Station, from its development in the early 1900s, through its demolition and remodeling of its remaining below-ground sections in the 1960s. The New York Historical Society hosted this talk. New York City's Pennsylvania Station opened in 1910 and was the first all-electric, long-distance train station in America. The noted architecture firm of McKim, Mead and White designed the building, which was widely considered a Beaux Arts masterpiece. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309730-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309730-1 Tue, 12 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Witnesses testified on the future of high-speed rail in the transportation infrastructure of the Northeastern United States, which includes Washington, D.C., Baltimore, Philadelphia, New York City, and Boston. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309930-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309930-1 Tue, 12 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Witnesses testified on the Obama administration's high-speed rail program. California Representatives Janice Hahn (D) and Kevin McCarthy (R) testified before the committee about California's high speed rail program, on which they disagreed. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood also focused on California as he testified about the management of the administration's program, the status of rail projects, and ways the program can be improved. Other officials, including from other states, also testified. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309819-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309819-1 Tue, 12 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Representatives from Amtrak and the United Transportation Union testified on the status of a structural reorganization plan for the passenger rail service. Ted Alves reported that Amtrak had or was in the process of implementing several of changes, such as human capital management and food and beverage programs. He said that the company was focused on operating more like a profit-making business, and that Amtrak had improved its invoice review process and recovered over $20 million in overpayments in 2012. Republican committee members spoke of Amtrak's heavy dependence on government subsidies and stressed the need for efficiency. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309653-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309653-1 Tue, 12 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Richard White presented a history of the operation of the transcontinental railroads. In his book the author recounts the social and economic impact the transcontinental railroads had on the way Americans lived as they opened the country to westward expansion and the sizable impact the railroads had on the economic and political landscape of the Gilded Age. Professor White was interviewed by Professor Kennedy and also responded to questions submitted by members of the audience. "Myths about the Transcontinental Railroad and the Building of the American West" was a June 8, 2011, program at the Commonwealth Club of California, in association with the California Historical Society. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300423-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300423-1 Tue, 12 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Joseph Boardman talked about Amtrak, its future, funding, ridership, and potential for growth. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300087-6 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300087-6 Tue, 12 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Witnesses testified about threats to rail security focusing on recent threats from al-Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula. John Pistole also talked about actions TSA took in response to the Osama bin Laden operation which uncovered a potential plot to derail American trains. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300028-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300028-1 Tue, 12 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Walter Borneman talked about his book [Rival Rails: The Race to Build America's Greatest Transcontinental Railroad]. Before the Civil War the most logical route for the planned transcontinental railroad was across the southern plains and the Southwest. For reasons more political than economic, the more northerly route was selected, and the two strands were joined at Promontory Point, Utah, in 1868. Then the competition began for the rights to build a web of lines across the southern, less snowy, route and a shorter link between the growing cities of Los Angeles and Chicago. He showed slides during his presentation, and afterward responded to questions from members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299159-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299159-1 Tue, 12 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT The Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Subcommittee of the Senate Appropriations Committee held hearing on proposed fiscal 2012 appropriations for departments, programs and agencies under its jurisdiction. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299561-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299561-1 Tue, 12 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Transportation officials testified on national rail infrastructure and the needs of public and private users of the system. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295485-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295485-1 Tue, 12 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Witnesses spoke about proposals to create infrastructure banks. The banks would invest in large infrastructure projects with significant national or regional economic benefits, such as roads, airports, levees, and drinking water systems. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293490-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293490-1 Tue, 12 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Witnesses testified about proposed fiscal 2011 appropriations for rail transportation programs and activities. They focused on the Obama administration's budget request for the Federal Rail Administration (FRA) safety program, the status of the new high-speed rail program, Amtrak's funding needs, and FRA's mandate that freight railroads use positive train control to improve safety. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293244-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293244-1 Tue, 12 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Art Guzzetti talked about the announcement from President Obama to invest $8 billion in high speed rail across the country. He talked about how the rail would be built and where. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Current political cartoons were shown at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291790-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291790-4 Tue, 12 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Obama and Vice President Obama spoke at a town hall meeting at the University of Tampa Bob Martinez Sports Center. In his remarks he vowed to rebuild an economy in which "businesses are hiring again." He also talked about his $8 billion proposal for high-speed rail grants. Following his remarks he responded to audience members' questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291702-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/291702-1 Tue, 12 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Following introductory remarks by Secretary Ray LaHood and other officials, participants spoke about railroad manufacturing, the use of high-speed rail, and the potential impact of improved rail systems on the economy. Following panel presentations, panelists answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290446-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290446-1 Tue, 12 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Joseph Boardman talked about the financial condition of Amtrak, including the legislative status of federal appropriation funding, use and implementation of light-rail and other modernization capacities, and security.He responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290081-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/290081-5 Tue, 12 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Dirk Wales talked about his book [The Further Adventures of a Lucky Dog: Owney, U.S. Rail Mail Mascot] (Great Plains Press; September 15, 2009). Owney was a stray dog who became an unofficial mascot of the Railway Mail Service and the Railway Post Office in the 1890s. Owney traveled on train trips across the U.S. and around the world. Mr. Wales talked about efforts to have a stamp made in Owney's honor. He explained how after writing his first book about Owney he learned even more about his adventures. The illustrations from his book were projected as he told the story. He also responded to questions. Mr. Wales spoke to children about Owney and his adventures on the annual "Owney Day" at the U.S. Postal Museum in Washington, D.C. Writer and film director Dirk Wales is the author of [A Lucky Dog: Owney, U.S. Rail Mail Mascot] and [Jack London's Dog]. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288650-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288650-1 Tue, 12 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Senators spoke about an amendment to legislation that would allow rail passengers to carry handguns in checked luggage. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288948-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288948-4 Tue, 12 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Transit officials testified about budget concerns and funding needs of transit agencies to ensure their systems remain safe, efficient and modern. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288218-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288218-1 Tue, 12 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Witnesses testified about proposals to establish high-speed rail lines. Among the issues they addressed were the high cost estimates associated with the proposals, environmental and economic benefits of high-speed rail lines, and improvements needed to coordinate federal and state efforts to create high-speed rail corridors. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/287221-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/287221-1 Tue, 12 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Goode spoke about the Obama administration's proposal for a national network of high-speed passenger rail lines as a means of reducing traffic congestion, cuting dependence on foreign oil, and improving the environment. The plan would be partially funded through the recently passed $787 billion stimulus plan, which included a total of $8 billion for improvements in rail service. He responded to telephone calls and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/285359-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/285359-5 Tue, 12 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT President Obama, Vice President Biden, and Transportation Secretary LaHood spoke to reporters and answered questions about efforts to build a national high-speed rail system. The administration's plan included $13 billion in federal money for a "down payment" on creating speedier passenger train service between major hubs across the country. They also emphasized the plan's potential benefits to employment and the environment. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/285318-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/285318-2 Tue, 12 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Joseph Boardman talked about high-speed rails, congressional funding for Amtrak, and revenue the company generates from its passenger trains. Federal transportation leaders announced last week that the government is seeking contractors to build a $30-40 billion high-speed rail between Washington and New York. The line would be the first of a series of nationwide high-speed rail lines that the government is considering funding. Other rail lines would run the length of California and Florida and spread throughout the Midwest. Mr. Boardman responded to telephone calls and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283027-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/283027-4 Tue, 12 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Representative John Mica talked about the House debate on a $14.4 billion Amtrak reauthorization bill this week and responded to telephone calls and electronic mail. The House Rules Committee Monday met to formulate a rule on the Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2008 (HR 6003), a bill that will reauthorize Amtrak for the first time in 11 years. It includes a requirement for the Department of Transportation to take proposals from the private sector to finance, construct and operate high-speed rail for two-hour service between Washington and New York City. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/205560-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/205560-2 Tue, 12 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT A hearing was held on the proposed fiscal year 2009 budget for the Department of Transportation. Topics included aviation system modernization, the general infrastructure for bridges, roads and Amtrak, and provisions of the recently signed energy bill which included changes in fuel economy standards. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/204220-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/204220-1 Tue, 12 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT A hearing was held on the report of the National Surface Transportation Policy and Revenue Study Commission which was created by Congress in 2005 to examine the condition and future needs of the nation's surface transportation system and to review the use of the fuel tax as the principal revenue source to support the Highway Trust Fund. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/203684-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/203684-1 Tue, 12 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT The National Surface Transportation Policy and Revenue Study Commission announced the release of its report, [Transportation for Tomorrow], a plan for modernizing the nation's highways, freight and passenger rail, transit, and trucking systems. The report included a study of the crumbling infrastructure and considered the future of the fuel tax, congestion, and freight. The commission recommended changes to policies, programs and funding mechanisms. After their presentations the commissioners answered reporters' questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/203627-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/203627-1 Tue, 12 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Edward Renehan, Jr., talked about his biography [Commodore: The Life of Cornelius Vanderbilt], published by Basic Books. In his book he recounts the life of Cornelius Vanderbilt (1794-1877), who built his fortune on the development of transportation systems and became synomous with American business. His wealth was historic as upon his death his fortune in today's dollars would have surpassed that of Bill Gates. Mr. Vanderbilt's many business interests included the creation of the first largescale integrated rail system. He was also a principal in the historic Supreme Court case [Gibbons v. Ogden] which established the supremacy of the Commerce Clause of the U.S. Consitution. Edward Renehan presented his book in the Carriage House of the Lyndhurst estate, a National Trust for Historic Preservation site in Tarrytown, New York, which was the home of Vanderbilt's competitor, railroad magnate Jay Gould. Mr. Rehehan answered questions from members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/202322-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/202322-1 Tue, 12 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Cain spoke about Senate debate over appropriations for Amtrak subsidies. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/201895-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/201895-1 Tue, 12 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Witnesses testify about proposed appropriations for the Federal Railroad Administration National Railroad Passenger Corporation and Amtrak. Topics included the need for mass transportation, highway and air travel congestion, technological advances, rail safety, cost-saving proposals, public subsidies, maintenance, the separation of rail operations and infrastructure, and increasing the number of Amtrak riders. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/197377-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/197377-1 Tue, 12 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Rush Loving talked about his book [The Men Who Loved Trains: The Story of Men Who Battled Greed to Save an Ailing Industry], published by Indiana University Press. He described boardroom battles and takeover wars in the U.S. railroad industry in the 20th century. He examined the competition and economic collapse of the railway industry and argued that managers sought to enhance their own personal wealth at the expense of their own corporations. He responded to questions from members of the audience. A nine-minute video was shown of Mr. Loving conducting a tour of the B&O Railroad Museum. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/194611-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/194611-1 Tue, 12 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Representative Mica smoke about the firing of Amtrak president David Gunn by Amtrak's board of directors and the future of the company. He supported the firing and was opposed to changes at Amtrak, including breaking off the Northeast Corridor to form a high-speed rail line and breaking off the Car train from Washington to Florida. Representative Mica is willing to keep Amtrak as a long-distance rail service that receives federal subsidies but with analysis to eliminate some routes. He also responded to questions and comments from viewers. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/189946-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/189946-3 Tue, 12 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT The Subcommittee on Railroads held a hearing on governance issues at Amtrak following the dismissal of former President and CEO David Gunn the previous week. Among the issues addressed were the scope of authority and current operations of Amtrak's Board of Directors, Mr. Gunn's performance to date, attempts to fully privatize operations of the company, and potential motivations for Mr. Gunn's firing. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/189931-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/189931-1 Tue, 12 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Representative LaTourette, chairman of the House Railroads Subcommittee, spoke about the future of Amtrak. On Wednesday, November 9, 2005, the Amtrak board of directors fired Amtrak president David Gunn. Congressman LaTourette spoke about his opposition to the firings. He will hold a hearing on November 15 about the firing and whether the board had the authority to fire Mr. Gunn. Representative LaTourette also responded to questions and comments from viewers. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/189937-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/189937-5 Tue, 12 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT This program has complete audio. Due to technical difficulties there is no video for this program. Mr. Gunn talked about Amtrak operations and funding. The House Appropriations Transportation Subcommittee was holding a hearing concerning federal funds for Amtrak. The Bush Administration had proposed stopping funding for Amtrak, while Amtrak itself had proposed a funding formula that called on Congress to pay off its $3.5 billion debt, among other things. He also responded to viewer comments and questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/186467-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/186467-5 Tue, 12 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT The Surface Transportation and Merchant Marine Subcommittee of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee held a hearing on reauthorizing Amtrak funding of $2 billion over the next three years. Among the topics witnessed addressed were federal funding for passenger rail infrastructure, the state of industry deregulation, transportation security, and regulatory issues. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/186407-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/186407-1 Tue, 12 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Secretary Minetta spoke about the administration's proposal for the reform of Amtrak, the state of passenger rail transportation, regulatory issues, and about the congressional hearing held earlier in the day. Following his remarks he answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/186417-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/186417-1 Tue, 12 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT House Transportation Committee members Reps. Mica and Nader debated Amtrak passenger rail service funding by Congress. They responded to telephone calls, faxes, and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/186326-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/186326-2 Tue, 12 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT After being introduced by several senators, Dr. Griffin answered questions about his qualifications to be the administrator of NASA. The nominee currently is head of the space department at Johns Hopkins University's Applied Physics Laboratory. He said he was a wholehearted supporter of President Bush's exploration vision to return humans to the moon in the next 10 to 15 years and ultimately launch manned flights to Mars and beyond. The committee members listed tasks for the next NASA administrator including saving the Hubble telescope and speeding the delivery of a new manned space vehicle. A vote was scheduled for later in the day and approval was expected, with members saying it was urgent to get Mr. Griffin on the job before the planned launching next month of the first space shuttle mission since the Columbia broke up over Texas in February, 2003. The committee also heard testimony from Mr. Boardman, nominee for administrator of the Federal Railroad Administration; Nancy Nord, nominee for commissioner of the Consumer Product Safety Commission; and William W. Cobey, Jr., nominee for member of the Board of Directors of the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/186260-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/186260-1 Tue, 12 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT The panelists discussed Amtrak and the future of passenger rail service. They noted that Amtrak was created in 1968 by Congress, that it has never made a profit, and that it has cost some $27 billion dollars in federal subsidies. It seems to have a great appeal to members of Congress as a benefit in their individual states. Mr. Vranich, author of [End of the Line], believes that Amtrak has failed for many reasons, especially financial, and should be scrapped. Amtrak also has infrastructure and safety problems. Other topics included U.S. demographics and passenger railroads in Canada. After their presentations the panelists answered audience members' questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184634-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184634-1 Tue, 12 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Audio is unclear at certain points throughout this event. Mr. Tye talked about his book [Rising from the Rails: Pullman Porters and the Making of the Black Middle Class], published by Henry Holt and Company. He discussed the lives of the African-Americans who worked for the Pullman Company, which provided luxury sleeping cars for railroads. The book draws on in-depth interviews and oral histories from the surviving railroad workers and their families. Mr. Tye highlighted what he thinks are important legacies left by these Pullman porters. He explained that they formed the first black trade union, assisted in the civil rights movement, and paved the way for next generation of African Americans to be more successful. Mr. Tye also mentioned the struggles black porters went through. Two former Pullman employees share their own experiences. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/183046-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/183046-1 Tue, 12 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Witnesses testified about the state of rail safety and security. Among the issues they addressed were recent train bombings in Madrid, the unique challenges of rail security, and new pilot systems to improve safety and security on freight and commuter rail. They also talked about threat identification and responses to terrorist threats. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/181703-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/181703-1 Tue, 12 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Hutchinson spoke to reporters about new screening technology to be used for rail passengers to detect the presence of explosives. The new technology would be tested in commuter stations in Maryland before implementing the system across the country. Following his remarks he answered questions from the reporters. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/181689-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/181689-1 Tue, 12 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Witnesses testified regarding rail security for passengers and freight. It was generally agreed that, although providing complete protection for the rail system would be impossible, reasonable steps could and should be taken to increase security and protect certain high-traffic and high-profile potential targets. Among the specific concerns discussed were the vulnerability of tunnels and trains transporting hazardous materials. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/181080-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/181080-1 Tue, 12 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Secretary Ridge spoke to reporters about the state of rail safety and security. Among the topics he addressed were improving security screening, responding to intelligence threats, and developing and deploying technology to monitor rail security. Following his remarks he answered questions from the reporters. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/181076-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/181076-1 Tue, 12 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT