The All Aboard Act of 2025 is a comprehensive rail investment bill that authorizes $151.5 billion over five years starting October 2025 to modernize America's rail infrastructure and workforce. The legislation establishes three major funding programs: a state rail formula grant program ($3.5 billion), a Green Railroads Fund for electrification projects ($50 billion), and an expansion of passenger rail services ($80 billion), with additional funding for Amtrak operations ($30 billion) and rail safety improvements ($30 billion). The bill prioritizes environmental sustainability by setting a goal of zero-emission locomotives by 2047 and emphasizes workforce development through $500 million for two new training centers (one for passenger rail and one for freight rail), labor protections, prevailing wage requirements, and targeted recruitment of underrepresented populations into rail careers. All programs include provisions for community engagement, environmental justice considerations, and partnerships with rail unions and carriers to ensure quality job standards and training that addresses emerging technologies.
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