Washington D.C. Office
713 Hart Senate Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20510
(202) 224-2854
(202) 228-4260 fax
(202 228-1404 TDD
Email our office

Chicago Office
John C. Kluczynski Federal Office Building
230 South Dearborn St.
Suite 3900 (39th floor)
Chicago, Illinois 60604
(312) 886-3506
(312) 886-3514 fax
Toll free: (866) 445-2520
(for IL residents only)

Springfield Office
607 East Adams Street
Springfield, Illinois 62701
(217) 492-5089
(217) 492-5099 fax

Marion Office
701 North Court Street
Marion, Illinois 62959
(618) 997-2402
(618) 997-2850 fax

Moline Office
1911 52nd Avenue
Moline, Illinois 61265
(309)736-1217
(309)736-1233 fax

Statement of Senator Barack Obama on the Senate's Passage of Federal Railroad Safety Improvement Act

Wednesday, October 1, 2008

For Immediate Release
Contact: Michael Ortiz

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Barack Obama today released the following statement after the Senate passed the Federal Railroad Safety Improvement Act of 2007 (H.R. 2095):

"I applaud the Senate's passage of this important legislation today to strengthen our nation's rail infrastructure. American businesses and families deserve to have safe, reliable and efficient transportation options. For far too long, our nation's lack of investment in too many aspects of our infrastructure has undermined that important goal.

"After this month's tragic passenger train accident in California, we were reminded why we must do everything we can to ensure our rail lines are safe. This legislation will increase funding for Amtrak, enact necessary reforms to Amtrak's leadership, and require important measures to improve rail safety.

"This bill's passage affirms Congress' commitment to improving the nation's infrastructure, and I call on the President to sign this bill as soon as possible."