October 12, 2024
Legislation would allow Amtrak to sue over freight train interference
The bill, dubbed the "Rail Passenger Fairness Act", introduced by U.S. Reps Chris Deluzio (Pittsburgh) and Brendan Boyle (Philadelphia), would allow Amtrak to sue railroads for violations of its statutory right of operating preference, mandated under the 1973 Amtrak Improvement Act.