Publisher's Synopsis
The book ""Safety Of Employees And Travelers On Railroads, Railway Clearance: Hearings Before The Subcommittee Of The Committee On Interstate Commerce (1916)"" is a collection of transcripts from hearings held by the Subcommittee of the Committee on Interstate Commerce in 1916. The focus of the hearings was on the safety of employees and travelers on railroads, specifically in regards to railway clearance. The book provides a comprehensive look at the issues and concerns surrounding railway safety during this time period, including discussions on the causes of accidents, the responsibilities of railroad companies, and the role of government regulation. The transcripts feature testimony from various experts, including railroad officials, engineers, and safety advocates. Overall, the book offers valuable insights into the history of railway safety and the efforts made to improve it in the early 20th century.United States Senate, Sixty-Fourth Congress, First Session On S.3194. A Bill To Promote The Safety Of Employees And Travelers On Railroads By Requiring Common Carriers Engaged In Interstate Commerce By Railroad To Afford A Safe And Sufficient Clearance Between Structures Located On Their Roadways And Locomotives And Cars Passing Over Their Lines, And For Other Purposes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
