The governor or the director of the department of transportation may make agreements in accordance with applicable federal law with the state of Montana and relevant federal agencies for the renewal of service on the Amtrak north coast Hiawatha route from Fargo to Spokane, Washington. The governor, the director of the department of transportation, or the commissioner of commerce may enter agreements with any political subdivision, state, and federal agency for the restoration of daily service on the Amtrak empire builder route.