Caucus Chairman's Statement On Passing Of New Legislation
May 27, 2011
Impacts of Rail
In recent years, momentum has been building in Congress for investments in high-speed and intercity passenger rail projects across the country. Legislators are learning that high-speed and intercity passenger rail is the foundation upon which the American economy of the future will be built. The benefits of these investments extend far and wide- from reduced greenhouse gas emmissions to more efficient travel, stronger national security, and most importantly, new jobs. Learn more about these issues, and the impact of passenger rail investments, below.