Establishes a pilot program to integrate multiple motive power sources into rail systems.
The Rail Motive Power Source Integration Act of 2026 mandates the Federal Railroad Administration to create a pilot program. This program aims to enhance the ease of switching between various motive power sources during rail operations. It includes researching and testing the integration of technologies like battery, electrification, hydrogen, and diesel. The Administrator must also study locations where trains must switch due to inoperable power sources. A report on the pilot program and study results must be submitted to Congress within a year.
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