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Accessibility Guidelines for Intercity Rail Cars & Systems

Access Board accessibility guidelines for intercity rail cars and systems.

Amtrak: Services for People with Disabilities & Special Needs

Information from Amtrak regarding their services for passengers with disabilities.

Buses & Trains for Everyone: Project Action

A Web site for students with disabilities with fun activities, games, opportunities for sharing stories and information resources on transit for students.

Final Rule Adopting New Accessibility Standards

Department of Transportation rules and regulations regarding transportation for individuals with disabilities.

Full-Length, Level-Boarding Platforms in New Commuter & Intercity Rail Stations

Information from the U.S. Department of Transportation regarding new laws concerning people with disabilities and accessibility of commuter and intercity rail stations.

Making Reservations for Accessible Space

Information about how to make reservations for Amtrak travel.

Mobility Devices on Transportation Services

Online technical assistance resources related to the use of mobility aids on transportation services.

Segways on Transportation Vehicles

Information from the Department of Transportation addresses the question of whether transportation entities should permit the "Segway" personal transportation device to be used on transportation vehicles when used as a mobility device by people with disabilities.

Train Travel for People with Disabilities in Canada

Information on regulations related to train travel and persons with disabilities in Canada.

Train Travel for People with Disabilities in the United Kingdom

Information from the United Kingdom Department of Transportation regarding regulations concerning passengers with disabilities traveling by rail.
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