Federal HB9182 mandates a study on improving rail and integrating new rail power technologies in the southeastern U.S.

Federal HB9182, the Southeastern Rail Technologies Mapping Act of 2026, directs the Federal Railroad Administration to study the improvement of rail performance and integration of new rail power technologies in the southeastern United States. The study will identify segments of the rail corridor between Florida and Washington, DC suitable for technologies such as rail electrification or use of fuel cell or battery. For segments deemed unsuitable, the study will explain the reasoning and recommend updates to make them suitable, along with estimated costs.

Federal HB9182 mandates a study on improving rail and integrating new rail power technologies in the southeastern U.S.

Federal HB9182, the Southeastern Rail Technologies Mapping Act of 2026, directs the Federal Railroad Administration to study the improvement of rail performance and integration of new rail power technologies in the southeastern United States. The study will identify segments of the rail corridor between Florida and Washington, DC suitable for technologies such as rail electrification or use of fuel cell or battery. For segments deemed unsuitable, the study will explain the reasoning and recommend updates to make them suitable, along with estimated costs.