WASHINGTON, D.C. – March 5, 2015 – (RealEstateRama) — Congressman Fred Upton, R-St. Joseph, today joined the majority of his House colleagues in voting to approve H.R. 749, the Passenger Rail Reform and Investment Act. This legislation will reform Amtrak to increase transparency and accountability, leverage resources and encourages private sector participation and innovations, streamline environmental reviews and accelerates project delivery, target investments where there is the greatest potential for success, and empower states like Michigan to have a greater role in managing routes.
“Railroads are an essential part of America and how we transport everything from food to people,” said Upton. “The Passenger Rail Reform and Investment Act will improve our nation’s passenger rail systems, strengthen our infrastructure, and create more transparency and accountability within Amtrak. This bill cuts waste and will provide folks around the country more cost effective passenger rail service. I was proud vote for this bipartisan legislation that will modernize our passenger rails from coast to coast.”
