A bill amend section 1(16) of the Interstate Commerce Act authorizing the Interstate Commerce Commission to continue rail transportation services.

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Authorizes the Interstate Commerce Commission to continue rail transportation service whenever the Commission is of the opinion that any interstate railroad carrier is unable to transport the traffic offered it so as to properly serve the public. Authorizes the Commission to continue service whenever any railroad carrier is unable to transport traffic because of its cash position, a court termination order, or an uncertified abandonment of service. Sets forth conditions that shall apply to such continuations of service by a directed carrier. (Amends 49 U.S.C.(1)(16))…