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December 18, 2020
NJT PTC Arrives JIT Written by William C. Vantuono, Editor-in-Chief
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy announces that NJ Transit has completed all the requirements for the installation, testing, and training of Positive Train Control at the Meadows Maintenance Complex in Kearny, N.J., Dec. 18, 2020.
In New Jersey Transit’s epic struggle with implementing Positive Train Control by the Dec. 31, 2020 federal deadline, the agency came in under the wire(s), literally.
On Dec. 17, less than two weeks before the New Year’s Eve “drop dead” (well, Federal Railroad Administration fines, actually) date, the agency, represented by President and CEO Kevin Corbett, joined by supplier Alstom, principal system integrator Parsons Corp., Federal Railroad Administrator Ron Batory and other FRA officials such as Staff Director – PTC/Signal and Train Control Carolyn Hayward-Williams, Amtrak and NJDOT officials, New Jersey Gover
Parsons, NJ TRANSIT Complete Positive Train Control Implementation
Advanced train control system will improve safety, protect riders
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CENTREVILLE, Va., Dec. 18, 2020 /PRNewswire/ Parsons Corporation (NYSE: PSN) announced today that NJ TRANSIT (NJT) has completed the final deployment of its Positive Train Control (PTC) system; an advanced, technological capability that increases the safety of rail transit and protects riders.
In partnership with NJT, Parsons developed and implemented a custom PTC solution that adheres to Federal Railroad Administration guidelines, while maximizing the region s existing rail infrastructure. This milestone is the first time NJ TRANSIT has implemented PTC.
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After months of teeth-gnashing and worry over whether NJ Transit would meet the Dec. 31, 2020 deadline of PTC implementation, Parsons announced today that the deadline has been met, with less than two weeks to spare.
Parsons Corporation announced today that NJ Transit (NJT) has completed the final deployment of its Positive Train Control (PTC) system; an advanced, technological capability that increases the safety of rail transit and protects riders.
In partnership with NJT, Parsons developed and implemented a custom PTC solution that adheres to Federal Railroad Administration guidelines, while maximizing the region’s existing rail infrastructure. This milestone is the first time NJ TRANSIT has implemented PTC.
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Safety advocates warn dangers, loopholes to remain even after New Year’s Eve milestone Share Updated: 4:00 PM EST Dec 16, 2020
Safety advocates warn dangers, loopholes to remain even after New Year’s Eve milestone Share Updated: 4:00 PM EST Dec 16, 2020
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