The U.S. Department of Justice has reached an agreement with Amtrak over complaints about a lack of accessibility at many of its stations. Under the agreement, Amtrak will bring accessibility to at least 135 stations, 90 of which must be completed within the next 10 years.
Amtrak has also agreed to compensate individuals who were previously harmed by a lack of station accessibility, establishing a fund of $2.25 million for that purpose.
“Passengers with disabilities have waited long enough. [The settlement] is a historic victory for individuals with disabilities, Amtrak, the rule of law, and the promise of equal opportunity for all Americans,” said Eric Dreiband, assistant attorney general of the DOJ’s Civil Rights Division, in a press release.
OUR TAKE: Improved accessibility on the Amtrak passenger rail system is a victory not only for disabled travelers, but for the destinations that Amtrak serves. With the number of disabled travelers continuing to rise, accessible Amtrak services can bring curious travelers of all abilities to new stations and stops across the country.
To read more about the Amtrak settlement, click here.
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