🚄Amtrak Requests Amendment to Positive Train Control Safety Plan
Amtrak's Request To Amend Its Positive Train Control Safety Plan and Positive Train Control System
Summary
This document provides the public with notice that, on May 2, 2025, the National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak) submitted a request for amendment (RFA) to its FRA-approved Positive Train Control Safety Plan (PTCSP). As this RFA may involve a request for FRA's approval of proposed material modifications to an FRA-certified positive train control (PTC) system, FRA is publishing this notice and inviting public comment on the railroad's RFA to its PTCSP.
Agencies
- Transportation Department
- Federal Railroad Administration
Business Impact
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The content outlines a regulatory notice concerning Amtrak's request to amend its Positive Train Control Safety Plan, which requires compliance with FRA regulations. Businesses involved in rail transportation may need to adapt to new safety and regulatory requirements related to train control technologies.