# Advance Traveler Information for Rail

**Action Urgency Score:** 60/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | Homeland Security Department; U.S. Customs and Border Protection |
| Type | Proposed rule |
| Action | Notice of proposed rulemaking. |
| Published | 2026-10-13 |
| Comments close | 2026-12-14 |
| Significant | Yes (EO 12866) |
| CFR parts | 19 CFR 123 |
| Summary | 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. |
| Document number | 2026-20884 |

## Why this score
- Upcoming deadline.
- Significant rule under EO 12866.

Source: Federal Register API (Office of the Federal Register) (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/10/13/2026-20884/advance-traveler-information-for-rail). Last refreshed: 2026-11-04T21:40:49.974Z.
Data from the Federal Register API; the published Federal Register document is authoritative. Informational only, not legal advice.