Commuter Rail Passenger Service Continuation Act

Summary

Commuter Rail Passenger Service Continuation Act - Amends the Regional Rail Reorganization Act of 1973 to require Con Rail to continue providing commuter rail services where an adequate subsidy is available. Requires the Corporation to provide additional commuter service if adequate compensation is provided by a State or a local or regional transportation authority. Authorizes the United States Railway Association to reimburse ConRail, or a State or local subsidizer, for un-insurable losses up to $50,000,000 if the Rail Service Planning Office has certified that ConRail, after due diligence, has been unable to obtain insurance to cover such losses. Increases the aggregate principal amount of obligations which may be issued by the Association. Stipulates that the date of initiation of a program to correct deferred maintenance on railroad facilities shall be used to establish the Federal financial assistance period. Amends the Urban Mass Transportation Act of 1964 to increase the Federal share of the costs of providing rail passenger service (emergency operating assistance) during the 18 month period following the first 360 days of such mandatory operation.

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 28 July 1977

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