Title 49, TransportationRelease 119-102
§10721 Government Traffic
Title 49 › SUBTITLE IV — INTERSTATE TRANSPORTATION › PART A — RAIL › CHAPTER 107 — RATES › SUBCHAPTER II — SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES › § 10721
Summary
Railroads may move U.S. government people or goods free or cheaper. Other law rules don't apply if a lawfully operating local carrier can provide the service.
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Title 49, §10721
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A rail carrier providing transportation or service for the United States Government may transport property or individuals for the United States Government without charge or at a rate reduced from the applicable commercial rate. section 6101(b) to (d) of title 41 does not apply when transportation for the United States Government can be obtained from a rail carrier lawfully operating in the area where the transportation would be provided.
Legislative History
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Editorial Notes
Prior Provisions
A prior section 10721, Pub. L. 95–473, Oct. 17, 1978, 92 Stat. 1383; Pub. L. 96–454, § 10(b), Oct. 15, 1980, 94 Stat. 2022; Pub. L. 103–272, § 5(m)(22), July 5, 1994, 108 Stat. 1378, related to Government traffic, prior to the general amendment of this subtitle by Pub. L. 104–88, § 102(a). See section 10721, 13712, and 15504 of this title.
Amendments
2011—Pub. L. 111–350 substituted “section 6101(b) to (d) of title 41” for “section 3709 of the Revised Statutes (41 U.S.C. 5)”.
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Effective Date
Section effective Jan. 1, 1996, except as otherwise provided in Pub. L. 104–88, see section 2 of Pub. L. 104–88, set out as a note under section 1301 of this title.
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Citation
49 U.S.C. § 10721
Title 49, Transportation
Last Updated
Aug 21, 2026
Release point: 119-102