May 1, 2026 - Of all the modes, rail may face the most significant changes in reauthorization, depending what steps Congress chooses to take regarding the elevated funding provided in IIJA's advance appropriations.
The Trump Administration’s budget request for rail programs, combined with the expiration of the IIJA, is an 83 percent cut from 2026. Amtrak, which normally submits its own budget request, takes a pass this year.
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