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NTSB Releases 2021-22 'Most Wanted' Safety List

Missing from this year’s list is the Positive Train Control mandate, which was removed after the successful implementation by rail providers at the end of 2020.

FRA Announces Full Implementation of PTC on U.S. Railroads

The accomplishment encompasses thousands of hours of testing and deployment, innovative technological solutions, and a tremendous amount of coordination among nearly 100 host and tenant railroads, railroad associations, material suppliers, and service providers.

Wabtec lands $120M Virgin Trains USA PTC contract

In total, will equip 90 freight and commuter locomotives with its I-ETMS train control technology.

FRA report looks at PTC progress

Work remains as 63.2% of all commuter railroads’ cumulative required route miles were PTC-governed as of March 31, an 8.5% increase since last quarter.

FRA report finds industry on path to meeting PTC mandate

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.

Feinberg named interim president of NYC Transit

The MTA Transit Committee Chair and former Federal Railroad Administrator will begin March 9, while the agency conducts a search for a permanent chief.

NJ Transit makes major advancement of positive train control

The FRA has approved the agency to begin Revenue Service Demonstration of the safety technology.

Amtrak cites customer satisfaction, safety as factors for record ridership

This year, the agency became the first major U.S.-based railroad to implement a Safety Management System, a proactive approach to managing safety, resulting in significant improvement.

Denver RTD moves N Line opening date to May or August of 2020

RTD had previously stated that its goal was to open the rail line during the first quarter of 2020.

FRA report finds PTC progress continues to be steady

As of June 30, PTC systems were in operation on approximately 50,300 (87%) of the nearly 58,000 route miles required to be equipped by Congress.

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NTSB Releases 2021-22 'Most Wanted' Safety List

FRA Announces Full Implementation of PTC on U.S. Railroads

Wabtec lands $120M Virgin Trains USA PTC contract

FRA report looks at PTC progress

FRA report finds industry on path to meeting PTC mandate

Feinberg named interim president of NYC Transit

NJ Transit makes major advancement of positive train control

Amtrak cites customer satisfaction, safety as factors for record ridership

Denver RTD moves N Line opening date to May or August of 2020

FRA report finds PTC progress continues to be steady

Education Center

Upcoming and On-Demand Webinars

NTSB Releases 2021-22 'Most Wanted' Safety List

FRA Announces Full Implementation of PTC on U.S. Railroads

Wabtec lands $120M Virgin Trains USA PTC contract

FRA report looks at PTC progress

FRA report finds industry on path to meeting PTC mandate

Feinberg named interim president of NYC Transit

NJ Transit makes major advancement of positive train control

Amtrak cites customer satisfaction, safety as factors for record ridership

Denver RTD moves N Line opening date to May or August of 2020

FRA report finds PTC progress continues to be steady

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