49 CFR 37.85

§ 37.85 Purchase or lease of new intercity and commuter rail cars.

United States · 49 CFR — Transportation · Status: effective

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Citation: 49 CFR 37.85, § 37.85 Purchase or lease of new intercity and commuter rail cars, United States, version 1 as recorded 2026-07-09, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/254993
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Amtrak or a commuter authority making a solicitation after August 25, 1990, to purchase or lease a new intercity or commuter rail car for use on the system shall ensure that the vehicle is readily accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities, including individuals who use wheelchairs.

Legislative history

This is a federal regulation, adopted through agency rulemaking under the Administrative Procedure Act — not enacted by a recorded vote of Congress.