The bill mandates the Minnesota Commissioner of Transportation to apply for federal funding to develop two intercity passenger rail corridors: one extending from St. Paul to Fargo, North Dakota, and another from St. Paul to Kansas City, Missouri, with stops in Northfield, Albert Lea, and Des Moines, Iowa. The bill outlines that upon receiving federal development funds, the commissioner must complete the necessary scoping requirements for both routes as part of the Federal Railroad Administration's Corridor Identification and Development Program.

Additionally, the bill appropriates $1,000,000 from the general fund for fiscal year 2026 to support various activities related to these rail projects. This funding will cover intercity passenger rail projects, state matching funds for federal grants, planning and staffing costs for the application process, and grants to local governments for planning and service development activities. The appropriation is a one-time allocation available until June 30, 2028, specifically for Minnesota's share of project costs.