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Bipartisan House Letter Presses Appropriators To Fully Fund Amtrak, Rail Programs

March 30, 2026 The Turntable

A bipartisan group of 116 House members is urging congressional appropriators to fully fund Amtrak and federal passenger rail programs in fiscal 2027 at levels authorized under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, warning that falling short could disrupt projects already underway and undercut rail safety efforts.

Amtrak: Two South Carolina Stations Upgraded

March 24, 2026 The Turntable

Amtrak has completed station accessibility upgrades in Camden and Denmark, South Carolina, part of a broader push to bring more of its network into compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Federal Lawmakers Roll Out New Rail Safety Bill

February 26, 2026 The Turntable

Two House members from opposite ends of the political and geographic map say they’ve got a new rail safety bill, which in Washington-speak means: everyone agrees safety is important.

AAR: Eliminate Federal Two-Man Crew Mandate

May 7, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Association of American Railroads wants the U.S. Department of Transportation to repeal a 2024 crew staffing rule requiring each train to be operated by a minimum of two crew members.

Bill Would Incentivize Replacement, Modernization of U.S. Freight Railcar Fleet

February 12, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

A group of congressmen have introduced legislation to encourage the replacement and modernization of the U.S. freight railcar fleet.

New Mexico Railway Safety Act Races Through First Committee

February 6, 2025 Source New Mexico

A legislative panel on Tuesday gave the green light to a proposal to protect train workers, passengers and the communities built next to freight train routes, though it still has two more stops before it can go to a vote in the House of Representatives.

New Jersey Committee Advances Bill to Allow Disabled Railroad Workers to Receive Homestead Property Tax Reimbursement

December 9, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

The New Jersey Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee advanced legislation that would make disabled persons who receive disability payments under the federal Railroad Retirement Act eligible for a homestead property tax reimbursement.

A southbound NJ Transit train passes through Elizabeth, N.J. in August 2003..

New Jersey Senate Committee Advances Measure to Allow Disabled Railroad Workers to Receive Homestead Property Tax Reimbursement

October 24, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

The New Jersey Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee voted 4-0 to advance a measure to make disabled people who receive disability payments under the federal Railroad Retirement Act eligible for a homestead property tax reimbursement.

Newsom Signs Bill to Revitalize LOSSAN Rail Corridor

October 1, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed legislation that aims to revitalize the rail corridor that runs from San Diego to San Luis Obispo.

Feds Announce More Money For More Railroad Projects

October 1, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Federal Railroad Administration has issued a Notice of Funding Opportunity announcing the availability of more than $1 billion in funding to expand and modernize intercity passenger rail nationwide.

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