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PTC Communications: Cybersecurity Technology Review and Concept of Operations
Researchers sought to determine how to improve the confidentiality of information passing through the Positive Train Control network without significantly affecting network performance. Phase 1 of the project reviewed requirements and assessed existing technologies. Phase 2 focused on...
Stakeholder Perceptions of the Fatigue and Safety of Locomotive Engineers
This report documents stakeholder perspectives and opinions on the fatigue and safety of freight locomotive engineers. This work follows an online survey sponsored by the Federal Railroad Administration, developed by the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute, and distributed to members of the...
Virtual Block Track Circuit Assessment Report
The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) sponsored Transportation Technology Center, Inc. (MxV Rail), in collaboration with a railroad technical advisory group (TAG), to research and conduct proof-of-concept field testing of a Virtual Block Track Circuit (VBTC) concept. The VBTC concept uses...
Montgomery Intermodal Container Transfer Facility Project
The Alabama State Port Authority (ASPA) proposes to construct an Intermodal Container Transfer Facility (ICTF) on an approximately 272-acre property owned by the ASPA in Montgomery, Alabama (Project). ASPA is the Project proponent. The purpose of the Project is to reduce congestion at the Port of Mobile (Port) and provide an alternate shipping option for existing Port customers in central Alabama. The facility will consist of two 3,500 linear feet process rail tracks, one 3,500 linear feet support rail track, a maintenance building, and an administration building.