### Question
How is the "rail passenger accident" defined?


### Answer
The term **rail passenger accident** is defined in *49 U.S.C. § 1139* as follows -

> any rail passenger disaster that—


(A) results in any loss of life

#### Citation:
  - *49 U.S.C. § 1139*
  - Heading: **SUBTITLE II-OTHER GOVERNMENT AGENCIES > CHAPTER 11-NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION SAFETY BOARD > SUBCHAPTER III-AUTHORITY**

