Congressman Cohen Discusses Rail Priorities at Hearing on Passenger and Freight Rail Network
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January 23, 2025
Raises Amtrak service from Memphis to Nashville, cargo theft and dining car service
WASHINGTON – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) today discussed his priorities for railroad service at a hearing titled “America Builds: Examining America’s Freight and Passenger Rail Network.”
In his remarks and questions to witnesses, Congressman Cohen talked about the ongoing Corridor ID feasibility study of a passenger rail corridor between Memphis, Nashville, Chattanooga and Atlanta authorized by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). He also raised the issue of cargo theft, a problem plaguing Memphis, and discussed bills he has introduced to improve dining car service on long-distance Amtrak routes.
See his entire line of questioning here.
Witnesses at today’s hearing were:
- Mr. Ian Jefferies, President and Chief Executive Officer, Association of American Railroads;
- Mr. Chuck Baker, President, American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association;
- Mr. Joe Daloisio, Chairman, National Railroad Construction & Maintenance Association; and
- Mr. Jared Cassity, Alternate National Safety and Legislative Director, Sheet Metal Air Rail Transportation-Transportation Division (SMART-TD)
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