Positive Train Control (PTC): Overview and Policy Issues

Peters, Jeffrey C. ; Frittelli, John

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service.

关键词: Railroad law;    Transportation;    Transportation law and legislation;    Railroad passenger traffic;    Railroad policy;   

RP-ID  :  R42637
RP-ID  :  R42637_2012Jul30

美国|英语

来源: UNT Digital Library

【 摘 要 】

This report gives and overview of the Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2008 and discusses policy issues related to it. Congress passed the Act following several high-profile train accidents; itmandates positive train control (PTC) on many passenger and freight railroads by December 31, 2015.