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America’s next major transportation bill could potentially strip railways of more than 80 percent of their federal funding — even as its first draft appears to promise Amtrak and other rail operators more money on paper, a top advocacy organization warned.

Last week, advocates at the National Rail Passengers Association declined to endorse the BUILD America 250 Act, which they said failed to provide “reliable funding and a clear commitment to growth” for train operators across America — despite more than doubling operations funding for Amtrak in the first fiscal year alone.

That’s because the money wouldn’t be guaranteed. And over the course of the bill’s five years, that funding is widely expected to plummet.

Read the rest from Kea Wilson — and more of today’s top stories — at the links below.

Even In NYC, Greenway Funding Falls Short
Even In NYC, Greenway Funding Falls Short
By Kevin Duggan
June 10, 2026
Advocates say budget green doesn’t buy much greenway.
Wednesday’s Headlines Have a DD
Wednesday’s Headlines Have a DD
By Blake Aued
June 10, 2026
Maybe there should be more consequences for the most dangerous drivers among us.
Amtrak’s Penn Station Dog And Pony Show Avoided the Only Question That Matters
Amtrak’s Penn Station Dog And Pony Show Avoided the Only Question That Matters
By Dave Colon
June 9, 2026
How much will this thing cost, and who’s paying?
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