Next steps for Passenger Rail. Im glad to convene this hearing with my friend and colleague Ranking Member cantwell. I welcome or panel of witnesses and thank them for hearing. We will hear from richard anderson, president and ceo of amtrak. Ian jefferies, president and ceo of the association of american railroads. Jim sube, commissioner of the southwest chief and Front Range Passenger Rail commission. And jennifer hamade, board member, National Transportation safety board. I continue to be a strong support of our rail industry, freight and passenger. Rail service is safe and efficient and also reduces congestion of our highways and spurs economic growth. In mississippi, for example, we have 26 Freight Railroads. 2,400 miles of track, five of the seven class ones, two Long Distance amtrak routes, two stations and more than 100,000 annual riders. Rail is vital to mississippi. I have been a tireless advocate for the restoration of the gulf coast Passenger Service which was suspended in 2
Amtrak. Ian jefferies, president and ceo of the association of american railroads. Jim sube, commissioner of the southwest chief and Front Range Passenger Rail commission. And jennifer hamade, board member, National Transportation safety board. I continue to be a strong support of our rail industry, freight and passenger. Rail service is safe and efficient and also reduces congestion of our highways and spurs economic growth. In mississippi, for example, we have 26 Freight Railroads. 2,400 miles of track, five of the seven class ones, two Long Distance amtrak routes, two stations and more than 100,000 annual riders. Rail is vital to mississippi. I have been a tireless advocate for the restoration of the gulf coast Passenger Service which was suspended in 2005 after hurricane katrina. With funding support from d. O. T. , amtrak and the states, i am please today report that mississippi, louisiana, and alabama are likely once again to have this amtrak route and that will give mississippi
Routes, 10 stations and more than 100,000 annual riders. Rail is vital to mississippi. I have been a tireless advocate for the restoration of the gulf coast Passenger Service. It was suspended in 2005 after hurricane katerina. With funding support from dot , amtrak in the states im , pleased to report that mississippi, louisiana and alabama are likely again to have this amtrak route and that will give mississippi a third amtrak route. Restoration of the service would support growing populations centers, connect tourist destinations, bring new jobs and improve the regions quality of life. This will make a positive difference for the communities and the people of the mississippi gulf coast. This hearing provides opportunity to examine the state of Passenger Rail and consider how to support existing routes like the southwest chief and restore gulf port gulf coast service. In i introduced along with 2015, senator booker the Railroad Reform enhancement and efficiency act which reauthorized
Impact she had there. Reporter good evening, dan. Because of those connections this story resonates across northern california. In concentrate and in the east bay. Officer osullivan was described as the best, the brightest and the toughest of the newest. Yellow police tape and blue tape in tribute, detectives working long hours in a neighborhood crime scene. And downtown at headquarters a flag at halfstaff. Each element an indication of tragedy. I dont know why he would have done it. Over a domestic dispute. Reporter last night Sacramento Police officer Tara Osullivan was trying to help a woman collect her belongings before moving out of a home. Then suspect Adel Sambrano ramos shot at her. As she remained on the ground he fired at other police to keep them fromcuing her. That may have made the ditches between life and death. She was living her values even in this tragedy and for that, has the highest honor and respect in my mind. Im tara. Reporter she grew up in the east bay. This is
Them. Reporter ramos kept firing the gun that officers, forcing them to find cover witnessing the chao i dont know whatth shooting from, and then i see gunsmoke. He is shooting at anybody. People trying to get out of the way. Reporter about 40 minutes later an Armored Vehicle was brought in and able to reach osullivan around 7 p. M. She was taken to a hospital where she was pronounced dead. Ramos had barricaded himself inside the house, police say continued shooting at officers. Eventually the around 2 a. M. Thursday morning he surrendered. An end to a long siege that is left the Community Mourning the death of an officer who would only be on the street for six months. Our Police Officers leave home knowing there is a possibility they will never return. Ing reality for tara at osullivan. Reporter Sacramento Bee is reporting that ramos had a history of criminal offenses dating back to 1985. Include multiple Domestic Violence and battery cases that and driving under the influence. The mo