Commuter Railroads Applaud Bipartisan House Bill on Liability Insurance
Commuter railroads, facing funding cuts and lower ridership since the pandemic, are seeking relief regarding liability insurance coverage.
The Commuter Rail Coalition is supporting a bipartisan bill that would give commuter railroads 60 additional days to secure excess liability coverage when the federal cap is adjusted for inflation next year.
Current law allows only 30 days to obtain additional insurance coverage when the federal liability cap is adjusted.
Representative Troy Nehls (R-Texas) has introduced the Passenger Rail Liability Adjustment Act of 2025, which would provide commuter railroads 90 days to secure additional liability insurance coverage.
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Author's summary: Bipartisan bill supports commuter railroads with liability insurance.