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Together We Can Usher in a New Era for America’s Railroads

  • 6/29/2026
  • By David Armstrong Fink

I’ve been part of the rail industry since I was 15, following in my father’s footsteps and becoming the fifth generation of the Fink family to work in this industry—one that has helped drive the nation’s growth for more than 200 years. Today, as the leader of the agency responsible for regulating it, I’m charged with ensuring our railroads remain strong, resilient, and prepared to serve the country for the next two centuries.

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