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New Status Update Underscores Need for Continued Positive Train Control Implementation and Funding
WASHINGTON – A status update released today by the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) underscores the need for railroads to implement Positive Train Control (PTC) as quickly and safely as possible. The update also highlights the Administration’s repeated calls for Congress to...
Federal Railroad Administration Status Update on Positive Train Control Implementation
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) are providing this status update on railroads’ Positive Train Control (PTC) implementation. This update informs the public of: (1) the background of the PTC mandate; (2) the actions FRA has taken and...FRA Awards $25 Million in Grants for Positive Train Control Implementation
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) today awarded $25 million in grants for 11 projects in six states and the District of Columbia to assist in implementing Positive Train Control (PTC). FRA received 30 eligible...