Caltrain Tweaks Train Safety Gadgets: Public, Weigh In Quick!
Published Date: 2/11/2025
Notice
Summary
Caltrain wants to update its Positive Train Control (PTC) safety plan and system to keep trains running safely and smoothly. The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) is asking the public to weigh in on these changes by March 3, 2025. These updates could improve train safety without causing delays or extra costs for riders.
Analyzed Economic Effects
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Caltrain seeks PTC and crossing updates
On January 29, 2025, Caltrain (the Peninsula Corridor Joint Powers Board) submitted a request to amend its Positive Train Control Safety Plan for its Interoperable Electronic Train Management System (I-ETMS). The request seeks FRA approval of proposed changes to I-ETMS and the highway grade crossing system, including Crossing Optimization and the Two-Speed (2SC) Check Gate Crossing Warning Activation System, which are intended to keep trains running safely and smoothly and, according to the notice summary, could improve safety without causing delays or extra costs for riders.
Public comments will be posted publicly
If you submit a comment on Caltrain's request through regulations.gov, DOT/FRA will post that comment without editing, including any personal information you provide. Comments are requested by March 3, 2025; providing your name is optional, and if you need to submit proprietary or confidential information you should contact FRA for alternate instructions.
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