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Newsby StaffSeptember 12, 2018

FRA makes $46M available for PTC work

The NOFO represents the balance of the $250 million Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements Program funds available. 

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Newsby StaffSeptember 5, 2018

NJ Transit begins 4-month shutdown of line for PTC repairs

Expanded local and express bus service is being offered for Atlantic City Rail Line user until service returns in January.

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Newsby StaffAugust 27, 2018

FRA awards $203M for positive train control

Expects to issue a second NOFO soliciting applications for PTC systems deployment projects based on the balance of the $250M.

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Newsby StaffAugust 22, 2018

N.M.'s Rail Runner receives $29M for PTC project

The upgrades are expected to be completed by the end of 2020, which is after the U.S. DOT’s deadline.

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Newsby StaffAugust 15, 2018

Commuter rail making strong progress on PTC, APTA says

Advancements reflect the commuter rail industry's commitment to safety and to implementing PTC by the statutory deadline.

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Newsby StaffJuly 18, 2018

FRA to hold second PTC symposium for 41 railroads facing mandate

Set to be held on Monday, July 16, at U.S. DOT headquarters in Washington, D.C., the symposium will discuss best practices for PTC system field and interoperability testing.

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Newsby StaffJune 27, 2018

NJ Transit concedes it will not meet PTC deadline

Corbett’s statement comes on the heels of a letter sent to NJ Transit by the FRA that said the agency was at risk of failing to meet the requirements to even apply for the extension.

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Newsby StaffJune 7, 2018

FRA to host symposium on PTC's statutory requirements

The event is intended to bring together FRA’s PTC experts and all 41 railroads congressionally mandated to implement PTC systems.

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Newsby StaffMay 22, 2018

FRA to hold webinar for PTC grant funding applicants

Eligible projects include: Spectrum; any component, testing, and training for the implementation of PTC systems; and interoperability.

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Newsby StaffMay 16, 2018

FRA issues $250M Notice of Funding Opportunity for PTC projects

Fourteen railroads report they have installed 100 percent of the hardware necessary for PTC system implementation, as of March 31, 2018.

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