LIRR Pushes for Upgrades to Positive Train Control Safety System
Published Date: 3/17/2025
Notice
Summary
The Long Island Rail Road wants to update its safety system called Positive Train Control (PTC) to make trains even safer and smarter. This change affects all LIRR trains and riders, with the request submitted on March 3, 2025. The public can share their thoughts before the Federal Railroad Administration decides, and no big costs or delays are expected right now.
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PTC Amendment Aims to Improve Safety
The Long Island Rail Road submitted a request on March 3, 2025 to amend its Positive Train Control (PTC) system. The change is meant to make all LIRR trains and riders safer and to make the system “smarter.”
No Major Costs or Delays Expected
The notice says no big costs or delays are expected right now as the FRA reviews LIRR’s March 3, 2025 amendment request. Riders should not expect immediate fare increases or major service interruptions from this filing while the FRA decision is pending.
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