South Florida Trains Seek Safety Tweaks: Comment by March 24
Published Date: 3/3/2025
Notice
Summary
The South Florida Regional Transportation Authority (SFRTA) wants to update its Positive Train Control (PTC) system, which helps keep trains safe. They asked the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) for approval and are now inviting the public to share their thoughts by March 24, 2025. These changes aim to improve train safety without causing delays or extra costs for riders.
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Temporary PTC pause to upgrade signals
If you ride South Florida Regional Transportation Authority (SFRTA) trains, SFRTA submitted a request on February 3, 2025 to temporarily disable its Positive Train Control (PTC) while it performs a wayside signal cutover at Control Point Tompkins to upgrade end-of-life wayside signal operating equipment. The request is intended to improve train safety and, according to the notice, will not cause delays or extra costs for riders. FRA is accepting public comments on the request through March 24, 2025.
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