Upgrades include new elevators, signage and accessible restrooms.
Amtrak has completed accessibility upgrades on 163 stations, bringing them into full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, reports Batrak Oleksandr in Railway Supply.
According to Oleksandr, "Amtrak’s latest accessibility update spans station construction, onboard features and real-time assistance for blind and low-vision passengers." This includes elevators, accessible pathways and parking, ADA-compliant signage and other improvements.
New trains in the Acela fleet include digital displays and more accessible bathrooms, while new trains coming to the Pacific Northwest will feature "onboard lifts, accessible restrooms, spacious entry areas and improved access to onboard amenities."
Amtrak also expanded an accessibility platform called Be My Eyes, which connects customers with vision impairments to specially trained support staff, to 51 stations around the country.
Read the full story: Amtrak Expands Accessibility Across Stations and Trains
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