As used in this Act, unless the context otherwise indicates, the term—
(1)
“Association” means the United States Railway Association;
(2)
“Commission” means the Interstate Commerce Commission;
(3)
“Corporation” means the Consolidated Rail Corporation;
(4)
“final system plan” means the final system plan and any additions thereto adopted by the Association pursuant to the Regional Rail Reorganization Act of 1973 (45 U.S.C. 701 et seq.);
(5)
“includes” and variants thereof should be read as if the phrase “but is not limited to” were also set forth;
(6)
“Office” means the Rail Services Planning Office of the Commission;
(7)
“railroad” has the meaning given that term in section
20102 of title
49; and
(8)
“Secretary” means the Secretary of Transportation or his designated representative.