A New Era of Safety
Freight rail’s commitment to positive train control
Freight rail’s commitment to positive train control
Since 2008, freight railroads have been working closely with the federal government and passenger railroads to implement positive train control – the largest and most complex safety system in the history of the railroad industry. When complete, this cutting-edge technology will monitor trains – both freight and passenger – and allow the system to override the operator, reducing the risk of accidents caused by human error.
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Freight railroads are leading the effort to realize the promise of positive train control, and have already invested billions of dollars in the installation of this advanced safety system. Through the dedicated and determined effort of the freight rail industry, America is closer than ever to a new era of safety on America’s railroads.
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