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Congress·In Committee·7 months ago

Senate Bill Would Create $50B Green Railroads Fund and Guarantee Every State Rail Funding

Also known as: All Aboard Act of 2025

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Key Points

  • Creates a new state-by-state rail funding program, with at least $5 million per state each year for 5 years.
  • Sets aside $3.5 billion over 5 years for states to plan, run, and upgrade rail service, including new tracks and better stations.
  • Directs the Transportation Department to run a $50 billion “Green Railroads Fund” to help electrify rail lines, rail yards, and trains.
  • Puts big new funding toward passenger rail (including Amtrak), with money for safer crossings and more reliable routes.
  • Adds worker protections and training centers, including wage rules, apprenticeships, and a focus on avoiding job loss during upgrades.
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Milestones

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Jul 29, 2025Senate

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Jul 29, 2025

Introduced in Senate

What Happens Next

Projected impacts based on AI analysis

2025-10-01

Federal rail and air-quality grant funding becomes available for the new 5-year period

States, Amtrak, Tribes, and other eligible applicants could start applying for the bill’s rail planning, electrification, passenger-rail, and railyard pollution grants if Congress funds the programs.

Within months after funding is awarded

States begin using formula grants to hire staff and update State rail plans

You may see new proposed passenger-rail routes, service expansions, and rail construction plans show up in public meetings and State transportation plans.

Related News

3 articles
Ohio Capital Journal·7 months ago

New 'All Aboard Act' Could Funnel Billions into Ohio Passenger Rail, But Major Hurdles Remain

A proposed $200 billion federal investment, the 'All Aboard Act,' could fundamentally reshape travel across the nation. For Ohio, this bill could be a catalyst for the 3C+D corridor, providing $3.5 billion for state rail planning and $50 billion for a 'Green Railroad Fund' to electrify rail lines.

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MassLive·7 months ago

Sen. Ed Markey, Rep. Chris Deluzio introduce $200 billion 'All Aboard Act' to transform US rail

Senator Edward Markey and Representative Chris Deluzio reintroduced the All Aboard Act, a $200 billion proposal to build high-speed rail, expand passenger service, and electrify rail corridors. The bill includes $50 billion for electrification and $3.5 billion for a state rail formula program.

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Pittsburgh Post-Gazette·7 months ago

Deluzio, Markey push for $200 billion rail overhaul with 'All Aboard Act'

Rep. Chris Deluzio and Sen. Ed Markey introduced legislation to dedicate $200 billion over five years to modernize the U.S. rail network. The act proposes a $50 billion Green Railroads Fund for electrification and a first-of-its-kind $3.5 billion formula grant program for state rail planning.

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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

All Aboard Act of 2025

Bill NumberS 2520
Congress119th Congress
ChamberSenate
Latest ActionRead twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Sponsor

Cosponsors

(10)
D: 9I: 1

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