Bill > S2520

This bill establishes a comprehensive national rail infrastructure and development program called the "All Aboard Act of 2025", which aims to transform the United States' rail system through multiple key initiatives. The legislation creates a State Rail Formula Grant program that will provide states at least $5 million annually to develop state rail plans, expand passenger rail services, electrify existing rail infrastructure, and work toward achieving zero-emission locomotives by 2047. The bill also establishes a $50 billion Green Railroads Fund to provide competitive grants for electrifying rail operations, with priority given to projects that reduce air pollution in environmental justice communities. Additionally, the legislation expands passenger rail programs by authorizing $80 billion for the Federal-State Intercity Partnership program, $30 billion for Amtrak, and creates new grant programs to improve rail infrastructure, safety, and crossing eliminations. The bill includes robust labor protections, requiring project labor agreements and workforce transition plans, and establishes two new workforce training centers for passenger and freight rail personnel to develop training programs, address skill gaps, and support career advancement in the rail industry. Importantly, the legislation sets ambitious environmental goals, including achieving zero emissions for 50% of trains by 2030 and all new trains by 2035, while also prioritizing community engagement, worker safety, and climate resilience in rail development.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/2520/all-info