The American Electric Rail Mapping Act of 2026 mandates a study on the feasibility of rail electrification across the United States.
The American Electric Rail Mapping Act of 2026 requires the Federal Railroad Administration to conduct a study on the feasibility of rail electrification along passenger and freight corridors nationwide. The study will identify existing and planned rail corridors, the power sources of each rail system, and segments where electrification and clean rail technologies may be feasible. The Administrator must consult with various entities, including railroad owners, state and local governments, and tribes.
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