Statement

Congress Approves Rail Safety Bill: ACC White House To Sign It Into Law

ARLINGTON, VA (October 1, 2008) – Today Congress passed legislation (H.R. 2095) that combines important rail safety provisions with the reauthorization of Amtrak. The legislation now awaits President Bush’s signature.

ACC’s Managing Director of Federal Affairs Marty Durbin issued the following statement:

“By addressing a wide range of interrelated factors, such as train crew staffing and rail operations, Congress’ action today will spur continued rail safety performance improvements throughout our nation’s rail system.

“The business of chemistry depends on the nation’s railroads for the safe movement of our products.  For that reason, rail safety is a primary focus for ACC members and our transportation partners.  Together, we have invested billions of dollars in training, systems, technology and tank car safety, and we will continue to do so.  Thanks to this collaborative effort, rail continues to be one of the safest modes of transporting our products. 

“We strongly encourage President Bush to sign this important safety bill into law.”

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