Federal Register #FRA20100030

MBTA Seeks Approval to Implement Interoperable Train Control System for North Side Lines

This opportunity involves the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) seeking approval to amend its Positive Train Control Safety Plan (PTCSP): - Government Buyer: - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) - Oversight by Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), Department of Transportation - Project Scope: - Amendment to the existing Positive Train Control Safety Plan - Implementation of Interoperable Train Control (ITC) system - Focused on MBTA's North Side Fitchburg and Haverhill lines - Supports operations for tenant railroad CSX Transportation, Inc. - Products/Services Requested: - Implementation and modification of train control systems - No specific part numbers or quantities provided - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Interoperability between MBTA and tenant railroad (CSX) systems is a key requirement - Public comments are invited on the proposed changes - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the notice - No detailed product or service line items, part numbers, or quantities are specified in the available information

Description

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) submitted a request for amendment (RFA) to its FRA-approved Positive Train Control Safety Plan (PTCSP) on July 22, 2026. The amendment seeks approval to implement a separate Positive Train Control (PTC) system, Interoperable Train Control (ITC), on MBTA's North Side Fitchburg and Haverhill lines for a tenant railroad, CSX Transportation, Inc. The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) is inviting public comments on this request until August 24, 2026. FRA will consider comments received and may approve, approve with conditions, or deny the RFA at its discretion.

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