What does Preamble of All Aboard Act of 2025 do?

This bill aims to establish a State rail formula grant program It directs the Federal Railroad Administration to create a Green Railroads Fund The bill also seeks to expand passenger rail programs and address air quality concerns

What does SHORT TITLE. of All Aboard Act of 2025 do?

This bill is formally titled the All Aboard Act of 2025

What does DEFINITIONS. of All Aboard Act of 2025 do?

This section defines terms used throughout the Act. The term 'Administration' refers to the Federal Railroad Administration. ‘Administrator’ is defined as the Administrator of the Federal Railroad Administration. ‘Amtrak’ means the National Railroad Passenger Corporation. ‘Electrification infrastructure’ includes overhead wire in-motion charging technology and battery electric technology, with the latter's use determined by the Secretary. An ‘environmental justice community’ is defined as one with significant representation of individuals of color, low-income individuals, or Tribal and Indigenous individuals experiencing or at risk of adverse health or environmental effects. The ‘Federal-State Intercity Partnership program’ is a grant program established under section 24911(b) of title 49, United States Code. ‘High-performance rail service’ is intercity passenger rail service designed to meet market demand for capacity, travel times, reliability, and efficiency. The definition of ‘locomotive’ references section 1033.901 of title 40, Code of Federal Regulations. ‘MU locomotive’ is defined according to section 229.5 of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations. ‘Partnership applicant’ has the meaning given to ‘applicant’ in section 24911 of title 49, United States Code. ‘Secretary’ refers to the Secretary of Transportation. ‘State’ includes various U.S. states, territories, and freely associated states. The definition of ‘train’ references section 221.5 of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations. A ‘zero-emission locomotive’ does not emit pollutants or greenhouse gases from any onboard source.

What does STATE RAIL FORMULA FUNDING. of All Aboard Act of 2025 do?

This section establishes a formula grant program for States to support rail development. States can use grant funds for rail planning, operations, and infrastructure maintenance and expansion. Each State receiving a grant must submit a report detailing strategies to expand passenger rail service, particularly high-performance rail, and electrify rail lines. The goals include achieving zero-emission locomotives by 2047, ensuring rail network capacity by 2050, and achieving zero emissions for trains and locomotives by specified dates. Funds can be used for hiring staff, pooling resources with other states, infrastructure improvements, and preparing applications for federal grants. Each State is guaranteed a minimum of $5,000,000 annually for five years, with funds distributed based on rail service demand. Technical assistance will be provided to States and communities by multiple federal agencies and Amtrak. A total of $3,500,000,000 is authorized for appropriations over a five-year period beginning October 1, 2025.

What does GREEN RAILROADS FUND. of All Aboard Act of 2025 do?

The Secretary may award competitive grants to eligible entities for electrified rail operations. Eligible entities include States, public agencies, rail carriers, and Indian Tribes. Grant funds can be used for purchasing railroad lines, rebuilding locomotives, and installing electrification infrastructure. Projects must include plans for public engagement, environmental protection, and workforce development. The Secretary shall give priority to projects reducing air pollution and expanding high-performance passenger rail. Grantees may receive priority for additional funding under other rail grant programs. A study on co-locating electric transmission infrastructure with rail electrification infrastructure is required. The Secretary is authorized to appropriate $50,000,000,000 for grants over a 5-year period.

What does EXPANSION OF PASSENGER RAIL AND HIGH-PERFORMANCE RAIL. of All Aboard Act of 2025 do?

This section authorizes appropriations for passenger rail and high-performance rail expansion. The Federal-State Intercity Partnership Program is allocated $80,000,000,000 for 5 years. The Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvement Program is allocated $30,000,000,000 for 5 years. Amtrak is allocated $30,000,000,000 for 5 years, with $5,000,000,000 for climate resiliency projects. Grants are available for rail electrification, zero-emission locomotive infrastructure, and railroad crossing elimination.

What does RAIL AIR POLLUTION GRANT PROGRAM. of All Aboard Act of 2025 do?

This section establishes a Rail Air Pollution Grant Program within the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The EPA Administrator will provide grants to address air pollution from railyards. Grants will be authorized under sections 103 and 105 of the Clean Air Act. A total of $500,000,000 is authorized for the program over a 5-year period beginning October 1, 2025.

What does LABOR PROTECTIONS AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT. of All Aboard Act of 2025 do?

This section establishes labor protections and workforce development initiatives related to grants awarded under this Act. Certain conditions from 49 U.S.C. sections 22905 and 22404 apply to grants and funds provided under this Act. Individuals performing work on rail infrastructure funded by the Act may be considered rail carriers and employers for specific purposes, such as compliance with the Railroad Retirement Act, Railway Labor Act, and Railroad Unemployment Insurance Act. Contractors and subcontractors in the building and construction industry are generally exempt from being considered rail carriers, unless performing railroad maintenance and repair work historically performed by recognized railroad crafts. All laborers and mechanics employed on projects using funds from this Act must be paid prevailing wage rates as determined by the Secretary of Labor. The Act establishes a Passenger Rail Workforce Training Center and a Freight Rail Workforce Training Center to provide standards-based training for rail employees. Training programs may include courses on new technologies, safety, and career advancement opportunities. The Act authorizes $500,000,000 for the Rail Workforce Training Program over a five-year period beginning October 1, 2025.

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All Aboard Act of 2025

Last updated: 7/30/2025 · Introduced: 7/29/2025

Author: Christopher Deluzio (D-PA)

TL;DR (AI)

The bill establishes a State rail formula grant program providing states with a minimum of $5 million annually for five years to support rail planning, operations, and infrastructure improvements.
It creates a Green Railroads Fund providing competitive grants for electrified rail operations, prioritizing projects that reduce air pollution and expand high-performance passenger rail.
Significant funding is allocated to expand passenger rail and high-performance rail through programs like the Federal-State Intercity Partnership Program and Amtrak, totaling $140 billion over five years.
A Rail Air Pollution Grant Program is established within the EPA to address air pollution from railyards, authorizing $500 million over five years.
The bill mandates prevailing wage rates for laborers on projects funded by the Act and establishes workforce training centers for passenger and freight rail employees, authorizing $500 million for training programs.

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