MBTA wants tweaks to its Positive Train Control plan, FRA notices
Published Date: 8/3/2026
Notice
Summary
This document provides the public with notice that, on July 22, 2026, the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) submitted a request for amendment (RFA) to its FRA-approved Positive Train Control Safety Plan (PTCSP).
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