; (2) in subsection (b)— (A) by striking paragraph (2); and (B) by striking (1) A corridor and inserting A corridor ; and (3) by adding at the end the following subsection: (d) Projects or activities for higher-Speed rail (1) In general With respect to grants awarded under this section, the Secretary may award not more than 20 percent of grants under this section for projects or activities for higher-speed rail. (2) Relevant requirements With respect to grants under paragraph (1), the Secretary may apply requirements for high-speed rail to projects or activities for higher-speed rail, where applicable. . (c) High-Speed rail technology improvements Section 26102 of title 49, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: (d) Factor To consider In providing financial assistance to eligible recipients under subsection (b), the Secretary may consider activities that incorporate the use of technologies that facilitate intermodal connections and connections with other passenger rail systems. . (d) Safety regulations Section 26103 of title 49, United States Code, is amended by striking such and all that follows and inserting comprehensive, performance-based regulations for all high-speed rail projects. Such regulations shall not inhibit interoperability within the high-speed rail network. (e) Definitions Section 26105 of title 49, United States Code, is amended— (1) in paragraph (2), by striking of more than 125 miles per hour and inserting of 186 miles per hour or more ; and (2) by adding at the end the following paragraph: (7) the term higher-speed — (A) means all forms of nonhighway ground transportation that run on rails or electromagnetic guideways providing transportation service which is— (i) reasonably expected to reach sustained speeds of more than 110 miles per hour but less than 186 miles per hour; and (ii) made available to members of the general public as passengers