🚆Amtrak's Request to Amend Positive Train Control System Highlights Compliance Needs
Amtrak's Request To Amend Its Positive Train Control System
Summary
This document provides the public with notice that, on April 16, 2025, the National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak) submitted a request for amendment (RFA) to one of its FRA-certified positive train control (PTC) systems to temporarily disable the system for a period of one to two hours in support of the installation and testing of a new Back Office Subsystem environment upgrade. FRA is publishing this notice and inviting public comment on the railroad's RFA.
Agencies
- Transportation Department
- Federal Railroad Administration
Business Impact
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The document outlines Amtrak's request to temporarily disable a Positive Train Control system for upgrades, necessitating regulatory compliance and input from stakeholders. This could impact operational efficiency and safety standards in rail transport, influencing business decisions for rail operators and affecting their regulatory obligations.