EMERGENCY LIGHTING.

SEC. 22406. [49 U.S.C. 20133 note] EMERGENCY LIGHTING. Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall initiate a rulemaking to require that all rail carriers providing intercity passenger rail transportation or commuter rail passenger transportation (as such terms are defined in section 24102 of title 49, United States Code), develop and implement periodic inspection plans to ensure that passenger equipment offered for revenue service complies with the requirements under part 238 of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, including ensuring that, in the event of a loss of power, there is adequate emergency lighting available to allow passengers, crew members, and first responders— (1) to see and orient themselves; (2) to identify obstacles; (3) to safely move throughout the rail car; and (4) to evacuate safely.