Federal Register #FRA-2010-0029

FRA Seeks Comments on Amtrak Positive Train Control Plan Amendments

The Federal Railroad Administration is seeking public input on Amtrak’s proposed Positive Train Control plan amendments. - Government agency: Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), within the U.S. Department of Transportation. - Requesting organization: National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak); the amendments also address MARC high-speed operations. - Subject: Proposed amendments to Amtrak’s FRA-approved Positive Train Control Safety Plan for its Interoperable Electronic Train Management System. - Amendment topics: Previously approved system enhancements; revised Amtrak and MARC high-speed operations safety analyses; updated risk assessment information; operational and functional clarifications; and supporting documentation. - Procurement status: This is a public-comment notice, not a request to purchase products or services. No OEMs, vendors, product quantities, or part numbers are identified.

Description

Amtrak submitted a request to amend an FRA-approved Positive Train Control Safety Plan for its Interoperable Electronic Train Management System. The request seeks approval for updates associated with previously approved system enhancements, revised Amtrak and MARC high-speed operations safety analyses, updated risk assessment information, operational and functional clarifications, and supporting documentation. The Federal Railroad Administration is inviting public comments on the request. Comments received by November 30, 2026, will be considered.

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