What does Preamble of Rail Motive Power Source Integration Act of 2026 do?

This bill, formally titled 'To require the Administrator of the Federal Railroad Administration to establish a pilot program relating to integrating the use of multiple power sources into the rail system, and for other purposes,' aims to establish a pilot program. The pilot program will focus on integrating multiple power sources into the rail system.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Rail Motive Power Source Integration Act of 2026 do?

This bill is formally titled the Rail Motive Power Source Integration Act of 2026.

What does PILOT PROGRAM ON INTEGRATING USE OF MULTIPLE MOTIVE POWER of Rail Motive Power Source Integration Act of 2026 do?

This section establishes a pilot program within the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) to improve the ease of rotating between multiple motive power sources in rail systems. The Administrator of the FRA is required to research the integration of various rail technologies, including battery, electrification, hydrogen, and diesel. The program requires the development of rail car designs that facilitate rotation between multiple power sources and electrification systems. Demonstration projects will be conducted to test the feasibility of integrating these designs into the rail system. The Administrator must also conduct a study to identify locations where train power source changes are necessary due to inoperability. A report detailing the pilot program results and the study findings must be submitted to Congress within one year of the Act's enactment.

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Rail Motive Power Source Integration Act of 2026

Last updated: 6/8/2026 · Introduced: 6/8/2026

Author: Donald Beyer (D-VA)

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This bill establishes a Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) pilot program to research and test the integration of multiple power sources, such as battery, electrification, hydrogen, and diesel, into rail systems.
The program mandates the development of rail car designs that enable switching between different power sources and electrification systems.
The FRA must conduct a study to identify locations requiring train power source changes due to equipment failure and report the pilot program's results and study findings to Congress within one year.

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