Train Safety
2018-10-03T10:07:22-04:00https://images.c-span.org/Files/87f/20181003101046003_hd.jpgThe Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee held a hearing on implementing positive train control (PTC) technology, which is designed to automatically stop a train before certain accidents could occur. Congress set a statutory deadline of December 31, 2018, for railroads to implement this technology; however, railroads can apply for a two-year extension if they meet certain criteria. Witnesses testifying included officials from Amtrak, the Federal Railroad Administration, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) and New Jersey Transit.
The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee held a hearing on implementing positive train control (PTC) technology, which is… read more
The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee held a hearing on implementing positive train control (PTC) technology, which is designed to automatically stop a train before certain accidents could occur. Congress set a statutory deadline of December 31, 2018, for railroads to implement this technology; however, railroads can apply for a two-year extension if they meet certain criteria. Witnesses testifying included officials from Amtrak, the Federal Railroad Administration, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) and New Jersey Transit. close
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