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§26102 High-speed rail technology improvements

Title 49 › Subtitle SUBTITLE V— - RAIL PROGRAMS › Part PART D— - HIGH-SPEED RAIL › Chapter CHAPTER 261— - HIGH-SPEED RAIL ASSISTANCE › § 26102

Last updated Apr 6, 2026|Official source

Summary

The Secretary can fund work to adapt and combine proven technologies for use in U.S. high-speed rail, give financial help to U.S. businesses, schools, state or local governments, or federal agencies, and must talk with other government agencies as needed about available technologies.

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Title 49, §26102

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(a)The Secretary may undertake activities for the improvement, adaptation, and integration of proven technologies for commercial application in high-speed rail service in the United States.
(b)In carrying out activities authorized by subsection (a), the Secretary may provide financial assistance to any United States private business, educational institution located in the United States, State or local government or public authority, or agency of the Federal Government.
(c)In carrying out activities authorized by subsection (a), the Secretary shall consult with such other governmental agencies as may be necessary concerning the availability of appropriate technologies for commercial application in high-speed rail service in the United States.

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A prior section 26102 was renumbered section 28102 of this title.

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Citation

49 U.S.C. § 26102

Title 49Transportation

Last Updated

Apr 6, 2026

Release point: 119-73