In addition, to increase safety, the system will add positive train control to prevent operator error. (governor.ny.gov)
The result of over a decade of work by FRA and its stakeholders, Secretary LaHood announced in January a final rule requiring the installation of Positive Train Control technology on the nation's major rail lines and commuter and intercity passenger rail routes. (transportation.gov)
Federal regulators, meanwhile, are warning railroads that they face penalties if they fail to meet a Dec. 31 deadline for the implementation of positive train control technology, which can prevent collisions and excessive speed by automatically slowing and stopping trains. (timesunion.com)