Its lack of clutter and colour-coding brilliantly suited the needs of passengers, and it has been imitated across the world.
Another law, the Air Carrier Access Act of 1986, prohibits discrimination in air travel and requires airlines to accommodate the needs of passengers with disabilities.
"Our on-board staff will have a better role, which better meets the needs of passengers, securing their valued position on the railway for the long term".
"However, the mayor must now explain why the needs of passengers were overlooked when he decided to purchase these incredibly expensive buses".
The modern minivan, which is 20 years old this year, really was designed that way, emphasizing the needs of passengers over the appeal to onlookers.
David Mapp, commercial director at the Association of Train Operating Companies, said: "Train companies know that to be successful they must meet the needs of passengers and deliver high levels of satisfaction and value for money.
But before it gets the funding necessary to make that happen, Amtrak should put forth a credible, smart proposal that puts the needs of passengers and the public first.
The report, which the government is expected to respond to later this year, called for more clarity on the state's role and for greater focus on the needs of passengers.
"As many services will have staff on board as they do today and our on-board staff will have an improved role which better meets the needs of passengers, securing their valued position on the railway for the long term".
"Rather than repeating the mistakes of the past, and give any credence to this outdated anti-rail report, the government should support a strong, accountable national body to manage the network and allow more devolved decision-making to link rail with strategic land-use planning and the needs of passengers and communities".
