“When Unlimited Potential Meets Limited Resources: The Benefits and Challenges of High-Speed Rail and Emerging Rail Technologies”

Hearing

Subcommittee: Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials Date: Thursday, May 6, 2021 Time: 11:00 AM Location: 2167 Rayburn House Office Building and Virtually
Agenda

The hearing will feature twelve witnesses from a range of perspectives, exploring the opportunities and limitations associated with high-speed rail and emerging technologies, including regulatory oversight, technology readiness, project costs, and available federal resources.

Witnesses
Panel I - The Honorable John Porcari
Former Deputy Secretary
United States Department of Transportation
Panel I - Ms. Rachel Smith
President and Chief Executive Officer
Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce
Panel I - Mr. Phillip Washington
Chief Executive Officer
Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority
Panel I - Ms. Danielle Eckert
International Representative
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
Panel I - The Honorable Carbett “Trey” Duhon III
Judge
Waller County, Texas
Panel I - Mr. Andy Kunz
President and Chief Executive Officer
U.S. High Speed Rail Association
Panel II - Mr. Carlos Aguilar
President and Chief Executive Officer
Texas Central High Speed Rail
Panel II - Mr. William Flynn
Chief Executive Officer
Amtrak
Panel II - Mr. Josh Giegel
Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder
Virgin Hyperloop
Panel II - Mr. Andres de Leon
Chief Executive Officer
Hyperloop Transportation Technologies
Panel II - Mr. Michael Reininger
Chief Executive Officer
Brightline Trains
Panel II - Mr. Wayne Rogers
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Northeast Maglev