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March 23, 2004

Passenger and Freight Rail Security

Witnesses testified regarding rail security for passengers and freight. It was generally agreed that, although providing complete protection… read more

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. close

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George Allen U.S. Senator [R] Virginia
Joe Biden U.S. Senator [D] Delaware

Barbara Boxer U.S. Senator (Class 3) [D] California
John Breaux U.S. Senator [D] Louisiana
Maria Cantwell U.S. Senator (Class 1) [D] Washington
Tom Carper U.S. Senator (Class 1) [D] Delaware
Byron L. Dorgan U.S. Senator [D] North Dakota
Peter Guerrero Director General Accounting Office->Physical Infrastructure Issues
Edward R. Hamberger President and CEO Association of American Railroads
Asa Hutchinson Undersecretary Department of Homeland Security->Border and Transportation
Kay Bailey Hutchison U.S. Senator [R] Texas
Robert Jamison Deputy Administrator Federal Transit Administration
Frank R. Lautenberg U.S. Senator [D] New Jersey
John S. McCain III U.S. Senator (Class 3) [R] Arizona
William Millar President American Public Transportation Association
John O'Connor Chief Amtrak->Patrol
K. Jack Riley Director RAND Corporation->Public Safety and Justice
Allan Rutter Administrator Federal Railroad Administration
Olympia J. Snowe U.S. Senator [R] Maine

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Senate Commerce, Science,and Transportation Committee

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Program ID:: 181080-1
Category:: Senate Committee
Format:: Senate Committee
Location:: Washington, District of Columbia, United States
First Aired:: Mar 23, 2004 | 11:23pm EST | C-SPAN 2
Last Aired:: Mar 26, 2004 | 8:45pm EST | C-SPAN 2

Airing Details

Mar 23, 2004 | 11:23pm EST | C-SPAN 2
Mar 24, 2004 | 2:50am EST | C-SPAN 2
Mar 26, 2004 | 1:39pm EST | C-SPAN 1
Mar 26, 2004 | 8:45pm EST | C-SPAN 2

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