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Rail Passenger Fairness Act

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The Rail Passenger Fairness Act authorizes Amtrak to bring civil actions in federal district court to enforce its statutory right to preference over freight transportation when using rail lines, junctions, or crossings. Currently, only the Attorney General can enforce this preference right, which has been granted to Amtrak since 1973 but is frequently violated by host railroads, resulting in poor on-time performance and passenger delays. The bill amends federal law to give Amtrak direct enforcement authority, citing historical data showing that effective enforcement mechanisms improve on-time performance and reduce costs.

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Bill details

Congress
118
Bill type
hr
Introduced
October 11, 2024
Sponsor
Not yet available
Last action
October 12, 2024— Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.

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