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Reference Materials
Railroads’ Planned Timelines for Full Implementation of PTC Technology
Abstract: This graphic displays the anticipated year each railroad plans to complete implementation of PTC, as reported in the railroad’s revised PTC Implementation Plans approved as of...
Policy and Guidance
PTC OMM Guidance
Keywords: positive train control, ptc, omm, guidance, guide, manual, safety plan
Abstract: This is a document providing guidance for railroads preparing OMMs and Safety Plans to meet requirements
Policy and Guidance
PTC Interoperability Testing Guidance
Keywords: positive train control, ptc, interoperability, guidance, guide
Abstract: This is a document providing guidance and answers to common questions regarding PTC system interoperability testing
Reports to Congress
2015 Federal Railroad Administration Report to Congress on Actions Taken to Implement Unmet Statutory Mandates and Address Open Recommendations by the National Transportation Safety Board and the Department of Transportation’s Inspector General Regardin
Keywords: PTC, Positive Train Control, Amtrak 188, Rail Safety, derailments, NTSB, National Transportation Safety Board, recommendations
Abstract: The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) are providing this status update on railroads’ Positive Train Control (PTC)...
Policy and Guidance
Type Approval (FRA-TA-2012-001) and System Certification for Amtrak's Incremental Train Control System
Keywords: PTCDP Type Approval