Overview

• Rep. Josh Gottheimer proposes a bill to mandate refunds for rail passengers facing delays over three hours.
• The legislation, inspired by air travel rights, seeks to hold Amtrak accountable for service disruptions.
• Frequent delays and cancellations have plagued NJ Transit and Amtrak, particularly in the Northeast Corridor.
• Gottheimer calls for significant federal investment to address aging infrastructure and improve reliability.
• The bill also demands a report on the state of Northeast Corridor infrastructure within six months.