; (5) by redesignating subsections (g) and (h) as subsections (j) and (k), respectively; and (6) by inserting after subsection (f) the following: (g) New State-supported routes (1) Consultation In developing a new State-supported route, Amtrak shall consult with the following: (A) The State or States and local municipalities where such new service would operate. (B) Commuter authorities and regional transportation authorities (as such terms are defined in section 24102) in the areas that would be served by the planned route. (C) Host railroads. (D) Administrator of the Federal Railroad Administration. (E) Other stakeholders, as appropriate. (2) State commitments Notwithstanding any other provision of law, before beginning construction necessary for, or beginning operation of, a State-supported route that is initiated on or after the date of enactment of the TRAIN Act , Amtrak shall enter into a memorandum of understanding, or otherwise secure an agreement, with the State in which such route will operate for sharing ongoing fully allocated operating costs and capital costs in accordance with— (A) the cost allocation methodology described under subsection (a); or (B) the alternative cost allocation schedule described in paragraph (3). (3) Alternative cost allocation Under the alternative cost allocation schedule described in this paragraph, with respect to costs not covered by revenues for the operation of the new State-supported route, Amtrak shall pay— (A) the share Amtrak otherwise would have paid under the cost allocation methodology under subsection (a)