The bill modifies the passenger rail appropriation as outlined in Laws 2023, chapter 68, article 1, section 2, subdivision 2. It includes a one-time appropriation of $194,700,000 in fiscal year 2024 for capital improvements and betterments related to the Minneapolis-Duluth Northern Lights Express intercity passenger rail project. This funding will cover various aspects such as preliminary engineering, design, environmental analysis, land acquisition, and construction. Additionally, the bill stipulates that if federal funds for the project's final design and construction are not granted by June 30, 2028, any remaining amount from this appropriation will be redirected to the corridors of commerce program and will be available until June 30, 2032.

Furthermore, the bill establishes that the commissioner of transportation must not approve additional stops or stations beyond those specified in the Federal Railroad Administration's January 2018 findings if such changes would negatively impact ridership. The bill also includes appropriations for matching federal aid for expanded Amtrak train service between Minneapolis, St. Paul, and Chicago, as well as funding for various transportation-related projects, including utility aircraft purchases and demand response transit services in Rochester. The appropriations are structured to be available until June 30, 2027, with specific provisions for the use of funds and reporting requirements to ensure transparency and accountability.