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Technical Reports
Positive Train Control Interoperability and Networking Research
Keywords: Positive Train Control, PTC, Railroad, Shared Network, ITCM
Abstract: This document describes the initial development of an ITC PTC Shared Network (IPSN), a hosted environment to support the distribution, configuration management, and IT governance...
Reports to Congress
Report to Congress on the Status of Positive Train Control Implementation
Keywords: Congress, status report, Positive Train Control, PTC,
Abstract: DOT and FRA are providing this Status Report to the House and Senate Appropriations Committees pursuant to the House Appropriations Transportation, Housing and Urban Development,...
Other Reports
Positive Train Control for Heavy Haul Operations
Keywords: Train Control, Positive Train Control
Abstract: Positive Train Control offers many safety and operational features that are designed to significantly enhance system reliability and network efficiency for heavy haul rail...
Technical Reports
PTC Test Bed Upgrades to Provide ACSES Testing Support Capabilities at Transportation Technology Center
Keywords: Advanced Civil Speed Enforcement System (ACSES); Positive Train Control (PTC); Positive Train Stops (PTS); Permanent Speed Restriction (PSR); Temporary Speed Restriction (TSR); ACSES; PTC; PTS; PSR; TSR
Abstract: FRA Task Order 314 upgraded the Positive Train Control (PTC) Test Bed at the Transportation Technology Center to support testing of PTC systems, components, and related equipment...
Research Results
Positive Train Control Shared Network
Keywords: Positive Train Control Shared Network; Positive Train Control (PTC); Interoperable Train Control (ITC); Shared Network; Hosted Network; Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)
Abstract: The Interoperable Train Control (ITC) Positive Train Control (PTC) Shared Network (IPSN) project investigated anticipated industry benefits and the level of support for the...