The Senate will hold a nomination hearing on May 13 to evaluate David Fink for Federal Railroad Administration administrator and Robert Gleason for a position on the Amtrak board. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

The Senate will hold a nomination hearing on May 13 to evaluate David Fink for Federal Railroad Administration administrator and Robert Gleason for a position on the Amtrak board
David Fink is listed as a board member of the D’Amore-McKim School of Business at Northeastern University in Boston.
Photo – damore-mckim.northeastern.edu

Fink, the former CEO of Pan Am Railways, led the 1,200-mile New England freight network acquired by CSX in 2022. In December 2024, President-elect Donald Trump announced his intent to nominate Fink to head the FRA.

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Trump praised Fink’s leadership, noting his over 45 years in the transportation industry and his potential to guide the FRA into a new phase of safety and innovation. Fink’s track record includes operational efficiency and private-sector success.

Senate Considers Fink for FRA Leadership Role

The Senate hearing is likely to focus on how Fink would address pressing issues like rail safety, infrastructure renewal, and the adoption of new technologies across freight and passenger networks.

His nomination comes at a critical time, as the FRA plays a central role in shaping national rail regulations and guiding the industry’s modernization strategy. Industry groups are watching closely.

Senate Reviews Gleason’s Amtrak Board Nomination

Gleason, nominated in March, chaired Pennsylvania’s Republican Party from 2006 to 2017 and has long advocated for improved rail access across the state. His nomination reflects the administration’s focus on expanding passenger service.

If confirmed, Gleason would help shape Amtrak’s long-term strategy during a time of growing federal investment and public demand for high-quality intercity travel.

With both nominations under review, the Senate will influence the direction of U.S. rail policy. The decisions could shape infrastructure development and passenger service priorities for years to come.

Source: www.progressiverailroading.com

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