Positive train control (English Wikipedia)

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arema.org

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Bandara, Damindra; Melaragno, Tony; Wijesekara, Duminda; Costa, Paulo (2016). "Multi-Tiered Cognitive Radio Network for Positive Train Control Operations". 2016 Joint Rail Conference. doi:10.1115/JRC2016-5784. ISBN 978-0-7918-4967-5.

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FRA (15 January 2010). "Positive Train Control Systems; Final rule." Federal Register. 75 FR 2598
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fortune.com

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jacksonville.com

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legislink.org

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mbta.com

"Commuter Rail Positive Train Control (PTC): Update and Communications Plan for Suspension of Weekend Service" (PDF). Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority. March 27, 2017. p. 6. Archived from the original (PDF) on March 31, 2017. Retrieved March 30, 2017.

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"Positive Train Control Systems". NTSB. February 27, 2013. Retrieved May 30, 2016. positive train separation (which was renamed positive train control in 2001) was first placed on the Safety Board's Most Wanted List
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"Parsons Selected by Caltrain for Communications-Based Overlay Signal System Positive Train Control" (PDF) (Press release). Parsons News. November 22, 2011. Archived from the original (PDF) on September 1, 2013. Retrieved March 31, 2017.
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"Parsons' Positive Train Control to Launch on Metrolink's San Bernardino Rail Line" (Press release). Parsons. March 5, 2015. Retrieved April 7, 2017.

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Laughlin, Jason (February 28, 2016). "Feds approve new SEPTA train-control safety system". The Philadelphia Inquirer. Archived from the original on June 10, 2016. Retrieved May 22, 2016.

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"PHW Inc. Positive Train Control Products". Positive Train Control. Archived from the original on April 14, 2008. Retrieved April 20, 2019.

poughkeepsiejournal.com

Coyne, Matt (August 22, 2016). "Metro-North making little progress on positive train control, report shows". Poughkeepsie Journal.

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"MeteorComm Wins Next Generation Railroad Voice/Data Radio Development Project". PR.com.

progressiverailroading.com

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"Siemens, Bombardier pair on NYMTA PTC". Archived from the original on December 19, 2013. Retrieved December 23, 2013.
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"KCS PTC update: Data surveying and training underway". Railway Track & Structures. January 12, 2015. Retrieved January 13, 2015.

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septa.org

"Positive Train Control Update". SEPTA. April 28, 2016. Retrieved May 22, 2016.
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up.com

"Positive Train Control". Union Pacific. Retrieved August 20, 2023.
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washingtonpost.com

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web.archive.org

"Meeting the Communication Challenges for Positive Train Control" (PDF). Lanham, MD: American Railway Engineering and Maintenance-of-Way Association (AREMA). 2009. AREMA 2009 Annual Conference & Exposition, Chicago, IL. Archived from the original (PDF) on August 9, 2011.
National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), Washington, DC (2010). "Modifications to NTSB Most Wanted List; List of Transportation Safety Improvements after September 1990." Archived 16 September 2008 at the Wayback Machine
NTSB (2010). "NTSB Most Wanted List of Transportation Safety Improvements – Implement Positive Train Control Systems." Archived 7 October 2002 at the Wayback Machine
"Obama signs short-term transportation bill". Washington Post. October 29, 2015. Archived from the original on March 8, 2019.
Resor, Randolph R. (2004). "The Business Benefits of PTC." Archived 20 September 2009 at the Wayback Machine{doubtful} Northwestern University Transportation Center, Evanston, IL.
Vogler, John (2005). Symposium on Positive Train Control Systems Archived 4 June 2011 at the Wayback Machine
Roskind, Frank D. "Positive Train Control Systems Economic Analysis" (PDF). Federal Railroad Administration. Archived from the original (PDF) on July 24, 2009. Retrieved December 1, 2011.
Radio Amateurs of Canada. "220 MHz Band Plan". rac.ca. Archived from the original on March 7, 2014. Retrieved June 10, 2014.
Radio Amateurs of Canada. "220 MHz (1.25m) Information". rac.ca. Archived from the original on March 7, 2014. Retrieved June 10, 2014.
"Alaska Railroad" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on April 5, 2012. Retrieved February 4, 2016.
"ACSES II -Advanced Civil Speed Enforcement System" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on December 24, 2013. Retrieved December 23, 2013.
"PHW Inc. Positive Train Control Products". Positive Train Control. Archived from the original on April 14, 2008. Retrieved April 20, 2019.
"AGE's Positive Train Control Technology is Full Speed Ahead on Amtrak's Michigan Line" (PDF). General Electric press release. October 11, 2005. Archived from the original on October 25, 2007. Retrieved September 21, 2007.
"FRA Approves Positive Train Control System at BNSF". American Public Transportation Association. January 22, 2007. Archived from the original on September 27, 2007. Retrieved June 19, 2007.
"Commuter Rail Positive Train Control (PTC): Update and Communications Plan for Suspension of Weekend Service" (PDF). Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority. March 27, 2017. p. 6. Archived from the original (PDF) on March 31, 2017. Retrieved March 30, 2017.
"Siemens, Bombardier pair on NYMTA PTC". Archived from the original on December 19, 2013. Retrieved December 23, 2013.
"Bombardier Strengthens Presence in North American Rail Control Sector". Archived from the original on December 24, 2013. Retrieved December 23, 2013.
"What is positive train control ... and will it work?". Trains. Archived from the original on November 13, 2019. Retrieved November 13, 2019.
"Parsons Selected by Caltrain for Communications-Based Overlay Signal System Positive Train Control" (PDF) (Press release). Parsons News. November 22, 2011. Archived from the original (PDF) on September 1, 2013. Retrieved March 31, 2017.
"Caltrain Terminates Contract with Parsons Transportation Group (PTG)" (Press release). Peninsula Corridor Joint Powers Board. February 24, 2017. Archived from the original on March 20, 2017. Retrieved March 25, 2017.
"Caltrain PTC Program Status & Wabtec Contract Award" (PDF). Caltrain. March 1, 2018. Archived from the original (PDF) on March 6, 2018. Retrieved March 5, 2018.
"What's Causing Delays With RTD's A Line To DIA?". Archived from the original on February 28, 2017. Retrieved February 27, 2017.
"SMART Train Looking for a Windsor Stop". KSRO. April 14, 2016. Archived from the original on August 9, 2016. Retrieved June 15, 2016.
"FRA Awards More Than $200 Million for PTC Implementation" (Press release). Federal Railroad Administration. August 24, 2018. Archived from the original on February 28, 2020. Retrieved February 27, 2020.
Laughlin, Jason (February 28, 2016). "Feds approve new SEPTA train-control safety system". The Philadelphia Inquirer. Archived from the original on June 10, 2016. Retrieved May 22, 2016.
"Metrolink PTC". Parsons. Archived from the original on April 8, 2017.

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III, Ashley Halsey (April 18, 2019). "Fifty years later, a lifesaving technology that could have saved over 300 lives inches toward completion". Washington Post. ISSN 0190-8286. Retrieved January 6, 2024.

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Mann, Ted (June 17, 2013). "Rail Safety and the Value of a Life". Wall Street Journal.