Bill > SF288

This bill modifies passenger rail and transportation funding appropriations for fiscal years 2024 and 2025 in Minnesota. Specifically, the bill allocates $197,521,000 in fiscal year 2024 and $4,226,000 in fiscal year 2025 for passenger rail activities, with $194,700,000 dedicated to the Minneapolis-Duluth Northern Lights Express intercity passenger rail project. This funding covers various project aspects including preliminary engineering, design, environmental analysis, land acquisition, equipment, and construction. The bill includes provisions for improving the Coon Rapids station to support Amtrak's Empire Builder line and acquiring equipment for the Midwest fleet pool. If federal funds for the project are not secured by June 30, 2028, any remaining funds will be redirected to the corridors of commerce program. Additionally, the bill provides $1,833,000 in 2024 and $3,238,000 in 2025 for matching federal aid to expand Amtrak service between Minneapolis, St. Paul, and Chicago. The appropriation has a base funding of $5,742,000 for each of the fiscal years 2026 and 2027, ensuring continued support for passenger rail infrastructure and services.

Transportation and Infrastructure

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