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Intercity Rail Investment: Faster, Modern Connections Across the Nation

The BRAIN TRAIN Act aims to improve rail travel in the U.S. by establishing a grant program for high-performance intercity passenger rail services. This could lead to faster, more frequent, and more reliable trains, potentially reducing travel times and easing road congestion, making daily commutes and national travel easier.
Key points
Establishes a grant program to develop modern, high-performance intercity passenger rail services.
Funds can be used for new equipment, track upgrades, station construction, and safety improvements.
Projects will be selected based on their impact on ridership, reduced travel times, and alleviation of road and air traffic congestion.
The act provides up to 90% federal funding for projects, with an annual budget of $5 billion from 2022 to 2026.
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Print number: 117_S_1852
Sponsor: Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA]
Process start date: 2021-05-26
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

BRAIN TRAIN Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_1852.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-05-26.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Establishes a grant program to develop modern, high-performance intercity passenger rail services.
  • Funds can be used for new equipment, track upgrades, station construction, and safety improvements.
  • Projects will be selected based on their impact on ridership, reduced travel times, and alleviation of road and air traffic congestion.
  • The act provides up to 90% federal funding for projects, with an annual budget of $5 billion from 2022 to 2026.
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 Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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