UP, PS Technology: ‘Better, Safer Trains’
An explanation of Precision Train Builder, developed by Union Pacific subsidiary PS Technology.
PTC
What PTC Is—and Isn’t
RAILWAY AGE, FEBRUARY 2021 ISSUE: It comes down to understanding the difference between technicians and technologists.
Now On Line: Railway Age’s February Digital Edition
The February 2021 issue of Railway Age is now available digitally, covering topics from hydrogen fuel cell locomotives to Big Data and showcasing the Honorees of our 20 Under 40 program.
FRA OKs PTC RFA Process
The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) is allowing certain railroads to use an alternative request for amendment (RFA) process rather than the existing 49
CFR § 236.1021 process before making “certain material modifications to an FRA-certified Interoperable Train Control (ITC) positive train control (PTC) system or its accompanying PTC Safety Plan (PTCSP),” the American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association (ASLRRA) reported.
NJ Transit’s Kevin Corbett on Completing PTC: Rail Group On Air
New Jersey Transit met the December 31, 2020 federally mandated deadline for implementing Positive Train Control. NJT President and CEO Kevin Corbett discusses the project’s complexity, and the “come from behind” coordination
Railway Age Announces 2021 ‘Fast Trackers’ 20 Under 40 Honorees
Railway Age is honoring 20 “Fast Trackers” from a pool of more than 100 strong nominations for this year’s 20 Under 40 awards program.
Caltrain Extends TASI’s Operating Contract
The Caltrain Board of Directors has extended through June 30, 2027, its operating agreement with TransitAmerica Services, Inc. (TASI).
January Railway Age Digital Edition On Line
Railway Age’s January 2021 issue is now available digitally. It features a cover profile of Canadian Pacific President and CEO Keith Creel—the 58th annual recipient of Railway Age’s Railroader of the Year Award.
PTC 2.0: Now Is the Time
RAILWAY AGE, DECEMBER 2020 ISSUE (updated Jan. 4, 2021): Let’s get moving planning and implementing the technology to achieve the business benefits envisioned when the first PTC systems were being developed.
100% PTC: An ‘Unprecedented Undertaking’
Positive Train Control (PTC) is now in operation on all 57,536 required freight and passenger railroad route-miles, ahead of the federal deadline of Dec. 31, the Federal Railroad Administration reported Dec. 29.