Title 49, TransportationRelease 119-110

§26102 High-speed Rail Technology Improvements

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

Last updated Sep 22, 2026|Official source

Summary

The Secretary can work to improve, adapt, and combine tested technologies so they can be used in U.S. high-speed rail service. The Secretary can give money to help U.S. private businesses, U.S. colleges and universities, state or local governments and public authorities, or federal agencies carry out that work. The Secretary must talk with other government agencies as needed about what technologies are available and suitable for U.S. high-speed rail.

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Title 49, §26102

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(a)Authority.—

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)Eligible Recipients.—

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)Consultation With Other Agencies.—

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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Prior Provisions

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

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Citation

49 U.S.C. § 26102

Title 49, Transportation

Last Updated

Sep 22, 2026

Release point: 119-110