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49 U.S.C. § 24306 — Mail, express, and auto-ferry transportation

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  1. (a)Actions To Increase RevenuesAmtrak shall take necessary action to increase its revenues from the transportation of mail and express. To increase its revenues, Amtrak may provide auto-ferry transportation as part of the basic passenger transportation authorized by this part.
  2. (b)Authority of Others To Provide Auto-Ferry TransportationState and local laws and regulations that impair the provision of auto-ferry transportation do not apply to Amtrak or a rail carrier providing auto-ferry transportation. A rail carrier may not refuse to participate with Amtrak in providing auto-ferry transportation because a State or local law or regulation makes the transportation unlawful.