The bill amends the existing transportation appropriations for fiscal year 2024, specifically focusing on funding for passenger rail and related infrastructure projects. It allocates $194,700,000 for the Minneapolis-Duluth Northern Lights Express intercity passenger rail project, which includes various activities such as preliminary engineering, design, and construction. The bill stipulates that this appropriation is a one-time allocation available for the specified purpose, and if federal funds for final design and construction are not granted by June 30, 2028, any remaining funds will be redirected to the corridors of commerce program, available until June 30, 2032.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions for matching federal aid for expanded Amtrak train service between Minneapolis and St. Paul and Chicago, with $1,833,000 allocated for fiscal year 2024 and $3,238,000 for fiscal year 2025. It also provides funding for various other transportation-related projects, including $36,000,000 for airport infrastructure, $15,000,000 for airport safety systems, and $7,000,000 for purchasing utility aircraft. The bill emphasizes the importance of maintaining and improving transportation infrastructure while ensuring that appropriations are available for multiple years to support ongoing projects.