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15 Dec 1997

Other Reports

An Examination of the Costs and Business Benefits of Positive Train Control

Author
Parsons Brinckerhoff Quade & Douglas, Inc.

Subject Positive Train Control

Keywords: PTC, Cost/Benefit Analysis, Locomotive Diagnostics

Abstract: The purpose of this study is to provide a preliminary estimate of the business benefits of Positive Train Control (PTC) - a system designed to prevent train collisions and provide...

Office
RRD

1 Jul 1994

Reports to Congress

Railroad Communications and Train Control : Report to Congress

Author
Office of Safety

Subject Positive Train Control

Keywords: ATCS; PTC

Abstract: Recent tragedies in the railroad industry have again focused attention on the prospects for improving railroad safety through enhanced radio communication and implementation of...

Forms

C3RS Mechanical Report Form

Subject Risk Reduction Program

Keywords: C3RS

Forms

C3RS Engineering Report Form

Subject Risk Reduction Program

Keywords: C3RS

Presentations

PTC Collaboration Session: Fourth of Six in 2019 and 2020

Author
Federal Railroad Administration

Subject Positive Train Control

Keywords: Positive Train Control, Collaboration Session,

Presenter
Federal Railroad Administration