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Development of Enhanced Overlay Positive Train Control (EO-PTC)

Transportation Technology Center, Inc. (TTCI) researched a new method of train control proposed to increase operational efficiency where Positive Train Control (PTC) equipment is installed and operational. Enhanced Overlay Positive Train Control (EO-PTC) allows for the removal of signal-based...

Alternative A–C (Preferred Alternative) (November 2019)

After considering comments received from the public following the March 2018 public meeting and other public engagement events, stakeholder and agency input, and preliminary environmental studies, FRA and the Project Proponents identified several issues with the five Action Alternatives (...

FRA Publishes Railroads’ 2018 Quarter 4 PTC Data

PRESS RELEASE NUMBER: FRA 02-19 CONTACT: FRA Public Affairs PHONE: (202) 493-6024 SUBJECT: Freight Operations, Passenger Rail, Positive Train Control, Accident Reduction, Testing KEYWORDS: Positive Train Control, Safety, Interoperability, Host Railroads, Tenant...