Committee Chair Maria Cantwell said passenger and freight rail would get the largest funding share, a $36-billion allocation.

Bill would provide $343 billion for highways, bridges and highway safety.

The legislation, which Republicans sharply criticized, is slated for a June 9 committee vote.

Industry experts urge Biden government to help rebuild US transit leadership and make forthcoming infrastructure program more than a snappy campaign slogan

Agreement calls for Amtrak to carry out design and construction on 135 stations over the next 10 years.

Two major Connecticut bridge replacements win nearly half of the total awarded.