H5277

Relative to restoring commuter rail to Cape Cod

Introduced·3/25/26
Introduced Text

Massachusetts H5277 mandates a feasibility study for year-round, daily commuter rail service to Cape Cod.

Massachusetts H5277 requires the Massachusetts Department of Transportation to conduct a feasibility study for year-round, daily commuter rail service between Falmouth, Bourne, Barnstable, Yarmouth, Sandwich, and Boston. The study will evaluate costs, infrastructure upgrades, and potential federal funding. The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority will produce a schedule for potential rail service and file a report within 12 months.

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Where it stands

Current
Ways and Means Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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History

Mar 25

House

Reported from the committee on Transportation

Mar 25

House

New draft of H3654

Mar 25

House

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means