Amtrak Improvement Act of 1973

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amtrak Improvement Act - Directs the National Railroad Passenger Corporation, under the National Passenger Service Act, to establish an auto-ferry service, characterized by the carriage of automobiles or other property belonging to passengers. Provides that the Corporation shall insure that no elderly or handicapped person is denied intercity transportation by: (1) acquiring special equipment; (2) eliminating architectural barriers; and (3) providing special assistance while boarding and alighting in terminal areas. Authorizes the Corporation to acquire property which is required for construction of facilities for intercity rail passenger service. Sets forth the procedure for exercise of such eminent domain proceedings. Authorizes the Corporation to: (1) establish improved reservation sytems and advertising; (2) service railroad passenger equipment; (3) conduct research in rail passenger services; (4) establish essential fixed facilities; and (5) operate international intercity rail passenger service between points within the United States, Canada (including Montreal and Vancouver) and Mexico (including Nuevo Laredo). Provides that the Corporation is not subject to any State or loc…