The order is the first for Wabtec and Rajant since forming their strategic partnership to accelerate wireless technology for the global rail industry.
The renewed call comes after the board completed its investigation into the Aug. 12, 2019, train collision and derailment near Carey, Ohio.
The system offers advanced features such as high voltage and high current protection, added protection for the antenna, and RF path from catenary line strikes that can destroy electronic devices.
Two railroads were removed from the at-risk list based on their substantial progress in Quarter 2 of 2020: the Metra and TEXRail.
In total, will equip 90 freight and commuter locomotives with its I-ETMS train control technology.
The agency remains focused on safety and an ambitious capital improvement program, which will boost capacity ahead of the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
The new schedule will represent about 74% of the normal weekday service.
The activation puts 72.5% of the LIRR’s 305 total route miles now operating in PTC.
As of Dec. 31, systems were in RSD or operation on 55,601 route miles — 96.3% of the nearly 58,000 route miles subject to the mandate.
The FRA has approved the agency to begin Revenue Service Demonstration of the safety technology.
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