Welch Questions Amtrak Board Nominees About Vermont Priorities
September 16, 2024
September 16, 2024
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release:
In a recent Senate Commerce Committee hearing, U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) questioned nominees for the Amtrak Board of Directors about Vermont's rail travel and safety priorities, including Amtrak's response to extreme weather events and climate change, the pre-clearance process for cross-border train service, and reliable and accessible accommodations for families traveling by train.
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In a recent Senate Commerce Committee hearing, U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) questioned nominees for the Amtrak Board of Directors about Vermont's rail travel and safety priorities, including Amtrak's response to extreme weather events and climate change, the pre-clearance process for cross-border train service, and reliable and accessible accommodations for families traveling by train.
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