Federal Register #2026-15847

DOT Administrative Adjustment of Rail Passenger Liability Cap

This notice from the Department of Transportation (DOT), Office of the Secretary, announces an administrative adjustment to the liability cap for rail passenger transportation: - The rail passenger liability cap is increased from $322,864,228 to $401,900,000 - Adjustment is based on inflation, calculated using the Consumer Price Index-All Urban Consumers (CPIU) - Action is required by section 11415(b) of the Fixing America's Surface Transportation (FAST) Act - No products, services, OEMs, or vendors are involved - This is not a procurement or solicitation for goods or services - The notice is informational and administrative only

Description

This notice announces the adjustment to the rail passenger transportation liability cap as mandated by section 11415(b) of the Fixing America's Surface Transportation (FAST) Act. The liability cap is increased from $322,864,228 to $401,900,000 to account for inflation. This adjustment ensures that the aggregate allowable awards to rail passengers for claims arising from a single accident are based on current dollars. The adjustment will take effect on September 4, 2026.

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