Federal Register #2026-11276

LIRR Seeks Approval for ACSES II PTC System Modification and Signal Additions

This opportunity concerns the Long Island Rail Road's (LIRR) request to amend its Positive Train Control (PTC) system for Main Line Branch modifications: - Government Buyer: - Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), Department of Transportation - Project Scope: - Amendment to the FRA-certified Advanced Civil Speed Enforcement System II (ACSES II) PTC system - Temporary ACSES II outage on approximately four miles of the Main Line Branch - Modifications to the Queens interlocking complex, including the addition of new signals - Products/Services Requested: - System modification services for ACSES II PTC - Addition and integration of new rail signals - Notable Requirements: - Focus on rail safety technology and infrastructure upgrades - Public comment period for the proposed changes - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the notice - No explicit product part numbers or purchase quantities provided

Description

This notice informs the public that the Long Island Rail Road has submitted a request to amend its FRA-certified positive train control (PTC) system, specifically the Advanced Civil Speed Enforcement System II (ACSES II). The amendment seeks approval for a temporary ACSES II outage on approximately four miles of the Main Line Branch to facilitate modifications to the Queens interlocking complex, including the addition of signals. The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) is inviting public comments on this request until June 25, 2026. Comments will be considered in the FRA's review process, which may approve, approve with conditions, or deny the request.

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