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Stock News Bot Date: August 2, 2006 05:30:00 AM
USXP News Rail Industry Leader Joins Coalition for Luggage Security in Growing Movement Urging Safety Measures in Nation's Transportation System
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 2, 2006--The Coalition for Luggage Security, announced today Tim Smith, Chairman of BLET's California State Legislative Board, believing in the immediate need to boost railroad security in this era of terrorist threats to the U.S., has joined The Coalition for Luggage Security, a voluntary partnership of prominent business leaders in the nation's transportation and logistics industries. BLET is a Division of the Rail Conference of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters.
Mr. Smith, who actively lobbies for rail security measures in his State on behalf of BLET's Board, based in Auburn, Calif., said, "The lack of rail security in this country is the railroad's dirty little secret and security has been largely ignored since September 11." He also explained the federal government has spent only $250 million on rail security and about $40 billion on airline security. Besides the need for more rail security funding, he noted that training for rail workers also needs improvement. "The bottom line is the rail industry is left to police itself, which is like the fox watching the henhouse," he said.
"With the growing concern about security gaps around America's freight trains putting citizens at risk, The Coalition for Luggage Security is pleased to welcome Tim Smith and his leadership and influence to our more than 40 member organizations in the transportation and logistics industries," said Richard A. Altomare Founder and President of the Coalition for Luggage Security, and CEO of Universal Express, Inc. (OTCBB:USXP). "Tim has been doing a terrific job through BLET's State Legislative Board getting the word out about the need for increased rail security, and has waged a tremendous public awareness campaign through the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, compiling local television news broadcast videos about the lack of rail security in areas such as Sacramento, Fresno, Atlanta, Cincinnati and Dallas-Fort Worth," Mr. Altomare concluded.
About The Coalition for Luggage Security
The Coalition for Luggage Security was established to ensure the safety of travelers through alternate means of luggage transportation. The Coalition consists of prominent businesspersons and companies that educate the public, Congress and the Administration on the importance of solving the luggage and cargo safety issues that exist in airlines and airports.
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