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Advance Traveler Information for Rail
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection published this proposed rule in the Federal Register on October 13, 2026. Comments are due by December 14, 2026.
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What the agency says
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is proposing to require rail carriers to transmit advance electronic traveler information to CBP for any individual (crew and passengers) who is arriving in or departing from the United States on board a train. The rail carrier also would be required to transmit an advance notice of arrival or departure, as applicable, for the train. This rule would enhance security while facilitating legitimate international travel on board trains.
Key facts
- Document number
- 2026-20884
- Type
- Proposed rule
- Action
- Notice of proposed rulemaking
- Agency
- Homeland Security Department; U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Published
- October 13, 2026
- Comments due
- December 14, 2026
- Dates
- Comments must be received by December 14, 2026.
- Docket
- Docket No. USCBP-2026-0992
- Regulation ID (RIN)
- 1651-AB60
- Code of Federal Regulations
- 19 CFR 123
- Topics
- Canada; Freight; International boundaries; Mexico; Railroads; Reporting and recordkeeping requirements
- Significant
- Yes, under Executive Order 12866
- Pages
- 32
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