HR 8629 · 95th Congress · Transportation and Public Works
Commuter Rail Passenger Service Continuation Act
Bill Progress
✓
Introduced2
Committee3
House Vote4
Senate5
EnactedLatest: Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.(1977-07-28)
Plain Language Summary
[AI summary unavailable — showing source text]
Commuter Rail Passenger Service Continuation Act - Amends the Regional Rail Reorganization Act of 1973 to require Con Rail to continue providing commuter rail services where an adequate subsidy is available. Requires the Corporation to provide additional commuter service if adequate compensation is provided by a State or a local or regional transportation authority. Authorizes the United States Railway Association to reimburse ConRail, or a State or local subsidizer, for un-insurable losses up to $50,000,000 if the Rail Service Planning Office has certified that ConRail, after due diligence, has been unable to obtain insurance to cover such losses. Increases the aggregate principal amount of obligations which may be issued by the Association. Stipulates that the date of initiation of a program to correct deferred maintenance on railroad facilities shall be used to establish the Federal financial assistance period. Amends the Urban Mass Transportation Act of 1964 to increase the Federal share of the costs of providing rail passenger service (emergency operating assistance) during the 18 month period following the first 360 days of such mandatory operation.…
Summarized by Claude AI · Non-partisan · For informational purposes only