Advance Traveler Information for Rail

Document Headings Document headings vary by document type but may contain the following: the agency or agencies that issued and signed a document the number of the CFR title and the number of each part the document amends, proposes to amend, or is directly related to the agency docket number / agency internal file number the RIN which identifies each regulatory action listed in the Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions See the Document Drafting Handbook for more details. Department of Homeland Security U.S. Customs and Border Protection 19 CFR Part 123 [Docket No. USCBP-2026-0992] RIN 1651-AB60 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 SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section of this document. Docket: For access to the docket to re…