The Senate has approved a short-term highway bill extension that included a delay in the mandated implementation of positive train control (PTC), averting a potential shutdown of rail networks across the country.

 

The Senate passed the legislation with unanimous consent after the House passed it yesterday. The bill funds and extends federal highway authorization through Nov. 20, giving House and Senate lawmakers time to come together on a long-term bill.

 

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The Senate passed a six-year bill in July, and the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee reported a six-year bill out of committee last week. That bill is expected on the House floor next week.

 

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