Graves Helps Prevent Shutdown of the U.S. Railway System

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U.S. Representative Sam Graves issued the following statement after the House of Representatives today passed an extension of the Positive Train Control (PTC) deadline. The PTC extension allows railways to stay operational as they continue working to comply with Congressional mandates.

"Missouri has the third most railway miles of any state in the country," Rep. Graves said. "Improving safety should be a priority for everyone, but these standards need to be reasonable and realistic. So many critical sectors of our economy depend on an operational railway system, from farmers and electric utilities, to small businesses and local governments. Today's vote prevents a shutdown of the U.S. rail transportation system, and it also ensures our economy will not be shut down with it."

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