Section 1 Short title
This Act may be cited as the “Commuter Rail Passenger Safety Act”.
Commuter Rail Passenger Safety Act
A BILL
To make loans and loan guarantees under section 502 of the Railroad Revitalization and Regulatory Reform Act of 1976 available for implementing positive train control systems, and for other purposes.
Sec. 2 Positive train control systems
Section 502(b)(1) of the Railroad Revitalization and Regulatory Reform Act of 1976 (45 U.S.C. 822(b)(1)), is amended—
in subparagraph (B), by striking “or”;
in subparagraph (C), by striking “facilities.” and inserting “facilities; or”; and
by adding at the end the following:
“(D) implement a positive train control system, as required by section 20157 of title 49, United States Code.”
Sec. 3 Extension of railroad safety technology grants
Section 20158(c) of title 49, United States Code, is amended—
by striking “$50,000,000” and inserting “$100,000,000”; and
by striking “2009 through 2013” and inserting “2014 through 2018”.