Federal Register #FRA20100034

FRA Review of PATH Positive Train Control Safety Plan Amendment

This opportunity concerns the Federal Railroad Administration's (FRA) review of Port Authority Trans-Hudson's (PATH) request to amend its Positive Train Control Safety Plan (PTCSP): - Government Buyer: - Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), Department of Transportation - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; PATH is the applicant - Products/Services Requested: - Amendment to an FRA-approved Positive Train Control (PTC) Safety Plan - Potential software update to support a new interlocking in the PTC system - No specific products, part numbers, or quantities are listed - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Compliance with FRA regulations for PTC systems - Possible material modifications to signal or train control systems - Public comment period prior to FRA decision (approval, conditional approval, or denial) - Place of Performance/Delivery: - Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) is the contracting office

Description

On March 31, 2026, Port Authority Trans-Hudson (PATH) submitted a request for amendment to its FRA-approved Positive Train Control Safety Plan (PTCSP). This request may involve material modifications to an FRA-certified positive train control system, specifically a software update associated with placing a new interlocking into service. The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) is inviting public comments on this request to amend the safety plan and system. Comments are due by May 6, 2026, and will be considered without delaying necessary modifications to the PTC system.

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