🚆Metro-North Railroad Seeks Amendment for Positive Train Control System
Metro-North Railroad'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, Metro-North Railroad (MNR) submitted a request for amendment (RFA) to its FRA-approved Positive Train Control Safety Plan (PTCSP) to update its onboard computer (OBC) software to OBC 02.00.0000 Software Baseline for the MNR Siemens Charger Dual Mode Locomotive. FRA is publishing this notice and inviting public comment on MNR's RFA to its PTCSP.
Agencies
- Transportation Department
- Federal Railroad Administration
Business Impact
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The notice details Metro-North Railroad's request to amend its Positive Train Control Safety Plan, which involves regulatory compliance for safety systems crucial to the railroad industry. This affects businesses in transportation by necessitating adherence to updated safety protocols and inviting public comments, influencing operational and financial strategies.