The term “commuter authority” has the meaning given such term in section 24102(4) 1

The term “commuter rail transportation” has the meaning given the term “commuter rail passenger transportation” in section 24102(5) ¹ of title 49.

The term “intercity rail transportation” means transportation provided by the National Railroad Passenger Corporation.

The term “rail passenger car” means, with respect to intercity rail transportation, single-level and bi-level coach cars, single-level and bi-level dining cars, single-level and bi-level sleeping cars, single-level and bi-level lounge cars, and food service cars.

The term “station” means the portion of a property located appurtenant to a right-of-way on which intercity or commuter rail transportation is operated, where such portion is used by the general public and is related to the provision of such transportation, including passenger platforms, designated waiting areas, ticketing areas, restrooms, and, where a public entity providing rail transportation owns the property, concession areas, to the extent that such public entity exercises control over the selection, design, construction, or alteration of the property, but such term does not include flag stops.