Commuter railroads, facing funding cuts and lower ridership since the pandemic, are seeking relief regarding liability insurance coverage.
The Commuter Rail Coalition supports a bipartisan bill that would give commuter railroads 60 additional days to secure excess liability coverage when the federal cap is adjusted for inflation next year.
Currently, commuter railroads have just 30 days to obtain additional insurance coverage when the federal liability cap is adjusted.
The Passenger Rail Liability Adjustment Act of 2025, introduced by Troy Nehls (R-Texas), would provide commuter railroads with 90 days to secure additional liability insurance coverage.
The Commuter Rail Coalition is cheering a bipartisan bill that would give commuter railroads 60 additional days to secure additional excess liability coverage.
Author's summary: Bipartisan bill aids commuter railroads with liability insurance.