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Technical Reports
Evaluation of PTC Braking Enforcement Algorithms for Passenger and Commuter Trains
Keywords: Braking algorithm, enforcement algorithm, Positive Train Control, PTC, simulation, Monte Carlo simulation, passenger train
Abstract: Software algorithms used in Positive Train Control (PTC) systems designed to predict passenger train stopping distance and enforce a penalty brake application must be evaluated...
Technical Reports
Positive Train Control (PTC) Monitoring and Analysis of the Integrated Network (MAIN) - Phase I
Keywords: Monitoring and Analysis of Integrated Network, MAIN, Positive Train Control, PTC, PTC monitoring, PTC troubleshooting, Interoperable PTC, shared PTC assets
Technical Reports
Development of Enhanced Overlay Positive Train Control (EO-PTC)
Keywords: Positive Train Control, PTC, Enhanced Overlay Positive Train Control, EO-PTC, train control, rail signaling, traffic capacity improvement
Abstract: Transportation Technology Center, Inc. (TTCI) researched a new method of train control proposed to increase operational efficiency where Positive Train Control (PTC) equipment...
Presentations
PTC Collaboration Session Third of Six in 2019 and 2020
Keywords: Positive Train Control, Collaboration Session,
Abstract: The following topics were discussed with invited attendees: Industry’s PTC Status as of June 30, 2019 & Self-reported Challenges; FRA’s PTC Organization; FRA’s...
Washington, DC
United States
Technical Reports
Freight Train Positive Train Control Braking Enforcement Algorithm Research and Testing
Keywords: Braking enforcement algorithm, braking algorithm, freight braking algorithm, Positive Train Control, PTC, I-ETMS®, Electronically Controlled Pneumatic brakes, ECP brakes, simulation, modeling, Monte Carlo simulation, testing
Abstract: Transportation Technology Center, Inc. (TTCI) researched methods for improving Positive Train Control (PTC) braking algorithm performance and supported industry implementation and...