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Amtrak Rail Lines and Stations Transfer to Pennsylvania

New rules require the Amtrak rail company to transfer ownership of certain rail lines and stations to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania by mid-2021. This includes key routes and stations, meaning a change in ownership for infrastructure used by passengers, with no compensation for Amtrak.
Key points
Amtrak must transfer ownership of the Keystone Line between Harrisburg and Philadelphia and stations along that route to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Pennsylvania will also receive ownership of other Amtrak stations on the Northeast Corridor in Pennsylvania used for commuter service (excluding two main Philadelphia stations).
A portion of Amtrak's debt related to the Northeast Corridor will be assigned to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Amtrak will not receive payment for the transferred properties but will retain the right to use them under specific conditions.
The property transfer is required to be completed by June 30, 2021.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_609
Sponsor: Rep. Smucker, Lloyd [R-PA-11]
Process start date: 2021-01-28
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

To amend title 49, United States Code, to require Amtrak to convey of certain properties to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and for other purposes.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_609.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-01-28.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Amtrak must transfer ownership of the Keystone Line between Harrisburg and Philadelphia and stations along that route to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
  • Pennsylvania will also receive ownership of other Amtrak stations on the Northeast Corridor in Pennsylvania used for commuter service (excluding two main Philadelphia stations).
  • A portion of Amtrak's debt related to the Northeast Corridor will be assigned to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
  • Amtrak will not receive payment for the transferred properties but will retain the right to use them under specific conditions.
  • The property transfer is required to be completed by June 30, 2021.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Smucker, Lloyd [R-PA-11].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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