Since 2011, Amtrak has invested $770 million in station accessibility upgrades and improvement projects nationwide.
The agencies believes the project will be completed by 2029.
Improvements included ramps and sidewalks, renovations to entranceways and restrooms, and repairs and upgrades to platforms with the goal of ensuring a safe, efficient, and comfortable travel experience for customers with disabilities.
“These investments benefit all of our customers by improving the travel experience at every aspect of the journey from trip planning, to purchasing tickets, to using our stations, trains and services,” Amtrak President Roger Harris said. “The execution of work depends on the strong collaboration and shared commitment from the community, the Department of Transportation, local governments, freight railroads and other partners.”
The Amtrak Americans with Disabilities Act Stations Program has identified another 39 stations for completion this fiscal year at a forecasted investment of $140 million.
In addition, accessibility improvements projects are under way on how customers book tickets and navigate digital channels, and on existing and new fleets.
So far, Amtrak has brought 117 stations into compliance with another 67 stations made accessible. Elements including parking, station building and platforms.
The federal Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act provided Amtrak with $1.2 billion for investments.