Long-Distance Corridor Relief Enhancement Act for Passenger Rail
This bill removes the requirement for local or state funding when selecting new long-distance passenger train routes. It allows the federal government to expand rail networks between distant cities more easily, regardless of local budget constraints.
Key points
Eliminates the need for non-federal funding for long-distance rail projects.
Simplifies the selection process for new national train corridors.
Applies to all long-distance routes accepted into the program since October 2023.
Status:
Introduced
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