Valerie Foushee: “I was proud to join Secretary Buttigieg in North Carolina earlier this week for the announcement of this historic grant.”

I am hopeful that commuter rail can be part of that solution.

In response to a question from Representative Foushee concerning the state of zero emissions locomotive technology, you stated that catenary systems are a viable compliance option.

I have no requests for time to speak on this bill, and I yield myself the balance of my time. Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to vote ``yes'' on H.R. 8958, and I yield back the balance of my time.

2023 was a remarkable year for North Carolina passenger rail.