NJ Rep. Gottheimer proposes a "Passenger Bill of Rights" for Amtrak, offering compensation for delays/cancellations on NJ Transit, using the federal infrastructure bill for system upgrades.

NJ Rep. Josh Gottheimer proposes a "Passenger Bill of Rights" requiring Amtrak to compensate NJ Transit commuters for delays/cancellations, as Amtrak owns the tracks used by NJ Transit trains. His proposal, inspired by airline rights, aims for automatic refunds for cancellations/delays >3hrs. Gottheimer calls for using the $66bn federal infrastructure bill to upgrade the outdated system contributing to train delays.

August 12, 2024
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