This Doomsday Law Could Stop Trains Across America In A Matter of Weeks

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By Kea WilsonMay 4, 2026, 12:02 am46 pts
A little-known federal insurance requirement could soon bring American trains to a halt — even though commuter rail is far safer than other modes of travel. The commuter railroad industry is bracing for the impending publication of a new federal “passenger rail liability cap,” which will start a 30-day…

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