A bill to amend the Regional Rail Reorganization Act of 1973 to facilitate the transfer of Consolidated Rail Corporation lines and facilities in the States of Connecticut and Rhode Island to another rail carrier.

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Declares that the termination of rail service by the Consolidated Rail Corporation (ConRail) in the States of Connecticut and Rhode Island would threaten the economies of those States and have a severe impact on the rail labor force. Amends the Regional Rail Reorganization Act of 1973 to direct the Secretary of Transportation to develop a proposal for transferring the ConRail rail properties located in the States of Connecticut and Rhode Island to another railroad in the region or, alternatively, to any interested person. Directs the Secretary to offer such properties for bid to such other railroads or interested persons. Specifies requirements to be met by such bidders and the factors to be considered by the Secretary in selecting a bid. Sets forth procedure by which the Secretary petitions for special court approval of a bid. Lists facts to be considered by the special court in determining whether the proposed purchase is in the public interest. Directs the court to: (1) approve such purchase if it is in the public interest; (2) direct ConRail and the acquiring railroad or person to finalize the transaction; and (3) set forth provisions requiring the acquiring party to provide an…