AIPRO Rail advocates for federal policies that expand passenger rail options, promote competition, and deliver value to taxpayers. Our 2025 Legislative Framework outlines clear priorities for reauthorization, including equitable access to funding, competitive grant eligibility, scalable project delivery, and streamlined regulatory implementation. Our 2025 reauthorization priorities include:

Policy Objectives:

• Equalizing federal funding eligibility for public and private operators

• Promoting competitive access to Corridor ID, CRISI, and other FRA grants

• Supporting labor-inclusive project delivery models

• Promoting regulatory reforms that simplify implementation without sacrificing safety

• Encouraging arbitration and streamlined oversight in competitive procurement models

AIPRO supports legislative efforts, such as S.209 and similar frameworks, that recognize the role of private operators as long-term partners in delivering and expanding passenger rail through public-private collaboration.