Amtrak observes ADA anniversary, continues rail station improvements

Amtrak this week commemorated the 32nd anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), by noting its efforts to upgrade train stations to make them more accessible to travelers with disabilities.

To date, Amtrak has completed 171 ADA station-related projects as part of the railroad's ADA Stations Program, including 20 additional stations meeting ADA compliance last fiscal year for $82 million. Another 29 stations are targeted for completion this fiscal year at an estimated cost of $113 million.

The program is also advancing 120 station designs and 40 station construction projects as part of its ongoing commitment to provide accessibility for all riders.

Since 2011, Amtrak has invested more than $489 million in accessibility upgrades throughout the country, Amtrak officials said in a press release.