Bill > HR769

This bill, known as the "All Aboard Act," directs the Secretary of Transportation to establish regulations requiring Amtrak to refund passengers for rail transportation that is canceled or significantly delayed due to Amtrak's failures. Specifically, passengers would be eligible for a full refund if their trip is canceled or delayed more than 3 hours beyond the expected completion time, with exceptions for circumstances outside of Amtrak's control. The bill mandates that refunds must be processed quickly and in the same payment method used for the original purchase, with different timelines for credit/rewards purchases versus cash payments. Additionally, the legislation requires Amtrak to submit a report on alternative maintenance strategies and prohibits the "run-to-fail maintenance model" (an approach where equipment is only replaced when it completely breaks down or exceeds its estimated lifespan) within two years. The bill includes enforcement mechanisms, such as potential loss of federal funding for non-compliance, and applies to rail passenger transportation provided by Amtrak or other carriers using Amtrak-owned rails. This legislation aims to improve Amtrak's accountability and service reliability by creating financial incentives for maintaining transportation schedules and infrastructure.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/769/all-info