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NATIONAL PUBLIC RADIO: Disabled passengers say they love riding trains. Will Amtrak love them back?

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A new report finds that Amtrak is losing a significant amount of customers because it hasn't done a good job of responding to accessibility complaints. The report cites problems from difficulty boarding if the passenger uses a wheelchair, to being blocked from bathrooms and cafe cars, to unclear signage in stations and on trains.  Many travelers with disabilities would prefer to ride on trains as opposed to planes because flying isn't the easiest.

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