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Major Rail Investment: Electrification, High-Performance Rail, and Workforce Development.

This Act authorizes over $205 billion to transform US rail travel, setting a goal of achieving zero-emission locomotives by 2047 and expanding passenger service. Citizens will benefit from high-performance intercity travel options, cleaner air near rail infrastructure, and workforce support through new training centers. The legislation aims to make train travel trip-time competitive with other intercity travel options.
Key points
Establishes a $50 billion Green Railroads Fund to accelerate the electrification of rail lines and purchase zero-emission trains, prioritizing pollution reduction in environmental justice communities.
Allocates $80 billion for the Federal-State Intercity Partnership program to expand and upgrade high-performance passenger rail services.
Requires federally funded projects to adhere to labor standards, including prevailing wages, and establishes dedicated workforce training centers for passenger and freight rail.
Provides $10 billion for the railroad crossing elimination program to improve safety.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_4790
Sponsor: Rep. Deluzio, Christopher R. [D-PA-17]
Process start date: 2025-07-29