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Positive-train-control (PTC) requirements still undecided as end-of-year deadline looms

Most rail companies will not implement positive-train-control (PTC) technology by the end of the year, as current law requires, according to a Government Accountability Office (GAO) report released this week. Meanwhile, at least some rail companies say they may stop service, if Congress does not pass legislation to extend the PTC-compliance deadline, according to a letter from a top transportation official.

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Senate Commerce Committee approves markup for bill to extend positive-train-control deadline by five years

Members of the Senate Commerce Committee approve the markup of a bill that would extend the deadline for affected rail companies to implement positive-train-control (PTC) technology until Dec. 31, 2020, instead of the current deadline that would require implementation by the end of this year.

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Lawmakers, railroads say 2015 positive-train-control (PTC) deadline should be extended by several years

Leaders of the Senate Commerce Committee say they would support legislation to extend this year’s deadline for railroads to implement positive-train-control (PTC) systems, because railroads are still several years from implementing the technology, according to testimony during last week’s hearing on the matter.

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Positive-train-control (PTC) requirements still undecided as end-of-year deadline looms

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Senate Commerce Committee approves markup for bill to extend positive-train-control deadline by five years

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Lawmakers, railroads say 2015 positive-train-control (PTC) deadline should be extended by several years

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Briefs: Anritsu enhances test device

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