Search Results for keywords:"Positive Train Control (PTC)"

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  • 2025-07201 — Amtrak's Request To Amend Its Positive Train Control System
    Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 17686
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has announced that Amtrak submitted a request to temporarily disable one of its positive train control (PTC) systems for one to two hours. This temporary shutdown would support the installation and testing of a new Back Office Subsystem environment upgrade intended to improve system reliability. The public has the opportunity to comment on this request until May 19, 2025, through the specified online platform. The FRA will consider these comments during their review process and can approve, conditionally approve, or deny the request at their discretion.

    Simple Explanation

    Amtrak wants to turn off an important safety system for a short time so they can make it better. People can tell the government what they think about this plan until May 19, 2025.

  • 2025-03330 — Port Authority Trans-Hudson's Request To Amend Its Positive Train Control Safety Plan and Positive Train Control System
    Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 11087
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    Port Authority Trans-Hudson (PATH) has requested approval from the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) for revisions to its Positive Train Control Safety Plan. PATH wants to update its system with a new software version, including features for controlling zones and trains. The FRA is asking for public comments on this request until March 24, 2025. People can submit their comments online, and the FRA will consider them while reviewing PATH's submission.

    Simple Explanation

    PATH wants to make its train control system better by adding new software to help manage how trains and zones work. Before they can do this, they need permission, and they are asking people to say what they think about this change.