253 Russell Senate Office Building

WASHINGTON, D.C.— The U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation will hold a hearing on April 17, 2013 at 2:30 p.m. titled, “The Future of Passenger Rail: What's Next for the Northeast Corridor?”  This hearing will focus on the current state and use of passenger rail on the Corridor, recent proposals and activities to enhance and expand rail service on the Corridor, and implications for future legislative action.

Please note the hearing will be webcast live via the Senate Commerce Committee website.  Refresh the Commerce Committee homepage 10 minutes prior to the scheduled start time to automatically begin streaming the webcast.

Individuals with disabilities who require an auxiliary aid or service, including closed captioning service for webcast hearings, should contact Collenne Wider at 202-224-5511 at least three business days in advance of the hearing date.

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