Surface Transportation Reauthorization: Passenger and Freight Rail Issues

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R48881

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5

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Active

Published

Jun 25, 2026

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Jun 26, 2026, 11:38 am UTC

Authors: Ben Goldman

Source topics: Public Transit & Passenger Rail, Freight, Transportation Safety, Transportation Funding

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