A bill to provide that the AMTRAK route system in effect on January 1, 1978, shall not be modified or restructured prior to October 1, 1979, and for other purposes.

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Prohibits the modification or restructuring of the route system of the National Railroad Passenger Corporation in effect on January 1, 1978, until October 1, 1979, except with respect to those routes initiated by the Corporation subsequent to January 1, 1978, pursuant to the Rail Passenger Service Act. Stipulates that if after October 1, 1979, it is determined that nay trains or routes are not required under the Final Route Reexamination Recommendations proposed by the Secretary of Transportation and adopted by the Congress, the Corporation shall formally notify the Governor and legislature of the State affected and post such notice of proposed discontinuance at the rail facilities served. Prohibits the Corporation from terminating such service for a 60 day period. Authorizes the continuance of such service beyond such period if the State, regional, or local transportation agency involved agrees to reimburse the Corporation for a reasonable portion of any operating losses and capital costs associated with the continuance of such service. Defines "reasonable portion of such costs for purposes of this Act.…