H.R.9088

The Polar Express Act of 2026 mandates a feasibility study on a rail route connecting Alaska to the continental U.S. rail network.

The Polar Express Act of 2026 requires the Secretary of Transportation to initiate a feasibility study on establishing a rail route linking Alaska to the North American continental rail network, to be known as the "Polar Express." The Secretary will determine the study's scope, contents, and methodology, consulting with relevant stakeholders. The study must be completed within 180 days of the Act's enactment, and a report with findings and recommendations must be submitted to Congress within two years. The Act does not authorize construction or commit federal funds for the rail route.