9781332050482 - Bills Affecting Interstate Commerce: Hearings Before the Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce, House of Representatives, 64th Congess, 1st ... 60, February ... (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into a 1916 congressional hearing held to address railroad safety standards, specifically focusing on clearance issues for employees and passengers. The author presents a thorough examination of the safety concerns raised by the increasing size of trains juxtaposed with existing structures and dimensions. A detailed exploration of the arguments and evidence presented by industry representatives, union leaders, and government officials is included. The book highlights the tension between the need to enhance safety regulations and the potential costs associated with implementing the proposed changes. This informative and engaging account provides valuable insights into the historical development of railroad safety standards and the ongoing efforts to balance safety concerns with operational feasibility. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.