WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) today met with Marty Oberman, President Joe Biden’s new Chair of the Surface Transportation Board (STB). During their Zoom call, Durbin and Oberman discussed the importance of improving Amtrak On-Time Performance (OTP) and enforcing the new Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) OTP rule that sets a new metric for measuring Amtrak delays caused by freight rail interference.

“Marty Oberman is a friend and I’m glad President Biden has chosen him to chair the Surface Transportation Board. Under his leadership, I’m hopeful we can make progress in improving Amtrak’s reliability and efficiency for travelers in Illinois, and that starts by holding freight railroads accountable for track delays,” said Durbin.

Article continues after sponsor message

Get The Latest News!

Don't miss our top stories and need-to-know news everyday in your inbox.

 

More like this:

Gov. Pritzker Celebrates Opening Of New Southern Illinois Multimodal Station In Carbondale
Aug 31, 2026
Illinois Commerce Commission Promotes Illinois Rail Safety Week
4 days ago
Durbin, Padilla Introduce New Legislation To Prevent Unlawful Immigration Arrests & Detentions
Today
Durbin Responds As Supreme Court Allows Trump Administration To Proceed With Voter Screening Database
Today
Durbin Fights For SNAP Benefits In Farm Bill
Aug 6, 2026