Question:
What kind of wheelchairs can be accommodated on Tri-Rail trains?
Answer:
Tri-Rail can accommodate wheelchairs defined by the Department of Transportation’s (DOT’s)
regulation (49 CFR Parts 27, 37 & 38) as “common wheelchairs.” A common wheelchair is defined
as a mobility aid belonging to any class of three or four-wheeled devices, usable indoors,
designed for and used by individuals with mobility impairments, whether operated manually
or powered. A common wheelchair does not exceed 30 inches in width and 48 inches in
length measured 2 inches above the ground, and does not weigh more than 600 pounds when
occupied.