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Competitive Passenger Rail Service Pilot Program

Action

Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

Summary

FRA proposes regulations to implement a pilot program for competitive selection of eligible petitioners in lieu of Amtrak to operate not more than three long-distance routes operated by Amtrak. The proposed rule would develop this pilot program as required by a statutory mandate.

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