What does Preamble of Southeastern Rail Technologies Mapping Act of 2026 do?

This bill, formally titled 'To require the Administrator of the Federal Railroad Administration to study improving rail and integrating new rail power technologies in the southeastern United States, and for other purposes,' mandates a study by the Federal Railroad Administration. The study will focus on improving rail infrastructure and integrating new rail power technologies. The study's geographic scope is limited to the southeastern United States.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Southeastern Rail Technologies Mapping Act of 2026 do?

This bill is formally titled the Southeastern Rail Technologies Mapping Act of 2026.

What does STUDY ON IMPROVING RAIL AND INTEGRATION OF NEW RAIL POWER of Southeastern Rail Technologies Mapping Act of 2026 do?

This section directs the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) to conduct a study on improving rail performance and integrating new rail power technologies in the southeastern United States. The study must identify rail corridors between Florida and Washington, D.C., suitable for technologies like rail electrification, fuel cells, or batteries. The FRA must also identify challenges to implementing these technologies. For corridors where implementation is not feasible, the FRA must explain the reasoning and recommend updates with estimated costs. The Administrator is required to submit a report to Congress detailing the study's results within 18 months of the Act's enactment.

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Southeastern Rail Technologies Mapping Act of 2026

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

Author: Donald Beyer (D-VA)

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The Federal Railroad Administration will conduct a study to identify rail corridors in the southeastern United States, from Florida to Washington, D.C., suitable for new rail power technologies like electrification.
The study will analyze challenges to implementing these technologies and recommend updates with estimated costs for corridors where implementation is not feasible.
The Federal Railroad Administration must submit a report detailing the study's findings to Congress within 18 months of the Act's enactment.

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