### Question
How does the law define mass transportation?


### Answer
Under *49 U.S.C. § 10501*, **mass transportation** is defined as:

> transportation services described in section 5302(a) of this title that are provided by rail

#### Citation:
  - *49 U.S.C. § 10501*
  - Heading: **SUBTITLE IV-INTERSTATE TRANSPORTATION > PART A-RAIL > CHAPTER 105-JURISDICTION**

