An Act relative to restoring commuter rail to Cape Cod

HD 898 mandates a feasibility study to restore year-round commuter rail service between Cape Cod towns (Falmouth, Bourne, Barnstable, Yarmouth, and Sandwich) and Boston via the Cape Cod line. The study, to be completed within 9 months, will evaluate costs for infrastructure upgrades, environmental impacts, funding sources, and bridge replacement options, including the Cape Cod Canal Railroad Bridge. If the study finds feasibility, the MBTA must begin operating the service within 12 months of the bill's passage, with at least three weekday morning and afternoon peak trips. This bill directly affects Cape Cod residents by setting a timeline for improved transportation access and the MBTA by requiring implementation of the rail service.