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 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, available until June 30, 2032.

Furthermore, the bill includes an insertion that specifies the appropriation is available for the stated purpose, and it also outlines the conditions under which the commissioner of transportation may approve additional stops or stations. The bill also allocates funds for expanded Amtrak train service between Minneapolis and St. Paul and Chicago, as well as for improvements to the Stone Arch Bridge in Minneapolis. Overall, the bill aims to enhance transportation infrastructure and services in Minnesota through targeted funding and strategic planning.