Federal Register #FRA20100033

New Jersey Transit requests approval to update ACSES II Positive Train Control system software (Rev 7)

This opportunity concerns New Jersey Transit's request to update its Positive Train Control (PTC) system software, specifically the Advanced Civil Speed Enforcement System II (ACSES) onboard software (Rev 7). - Government Buyer: - Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), U.S. Department of Transportation - New Jersey Transit (NJT) is the applicant - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the notice - ACSES is a proprietary PTC technology, typically associated with Alstom (manufacturer) - Products/Services Requested: - Update to ACSES II onboard software (Back-to-Back, Rev 7) - No hardware or physical products requested - No part numbers or quantities specified - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Regulatory approval for a material modification to an FRA-certified PTC system - Public comment is invited on the safety plan amendment - The update addresses safety-related issues in the main onboard software - This is a regulatory approval process, not a direct procurement of goods or services.

Description

New Jersey Transit (NJT) submitted a request for amendment to its FRA-approved Positive Train Control Safety Plan (PTCSP) to update its Advanced Civil Speed Enforcement System II (ACSES) positive train control system's main onboard software with a new software release called Back-to-Back (B2B or Rev 7). This request seeks FRA's approval for material modifications to an FRA-certified PTC system. The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) is inviting public comment on this request. Comments are to be received by July 20, 2026.

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