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Advance Traveler Information for Rail

28 October 2026

In plain English

CBP proposes amending 19 CFR Part 123 to require rail carriers to transmit advance electronic traveler and arrival/departure information for international train crew and passengers, with comments due December 14, 2026.

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Topic
Customs operations
Regulator
CBP
Published
28 October 2026
For
Imports
Where it applies
United States
Source
CBP Customs Bulletin

From the notice

AGENCY: U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Department of Homeland Security. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking. 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. DATES: Comments must be received by December 14, 2026. ADDRESSES: Please submit comments, identified by docket number, by the following method: • Federal eRulemaking Portal: http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments via docket number USCBP- 2026-0992. Instructions: All submissions received must include the agency name and docket number for this rulemaking. All comments received will be posted without change to http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information provided. For detailed instructions on submitting comments and additional information on the rulemaking process, see the “Public Participation” heading of the SUPPLEMEN- TARY INFORMATION section of this document.
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