LIRR PTC: Enhancing Safety, Modernizing Rail Infrastructure

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“The Long Island Rail Road successfully implemented Positive Train Control, covering 700 miles of track and 900 trains by the 2018 deadline. A major achievement!”

LIRR PTC: Enhancing Safety, Modernizing Rail Infrastructure
September 8, 2016 6:03 am
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Introduction

In December 2018, the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) announced the completion of the Positive Train Control (PTC) system installation, a project initiated in response to the Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2008. The LIRR’s implementation, covering 700 miles of track and involving approximately 900 trains, was achieved on time and within the $400 million budget.

Project Scope and Implementation

The PTC system deployment by LIRR spanned 700 miles of track. The project involved the installation of the system across roughly 900 trains. The total budget allocated for this initiative was $400 million. The project’s completion adhered to the congressionally mandated deadline.

Technology and Systems

The PTC system utilizes a combination of technologies. These include Global Positioning System (GPS), onboard computers, and wayside interface units. These components work together to monitor train movements and enforce speed restrictions. The system is designed to prevent train-to-train collisions, over-speed derailments, and incursions into established work zones. The vendor for the PTC system was GE Transportation.

Benefits and Objectives

The primary goal of implementing PTC was to enhance safety on the LIRR network. The system aims to mitigate risks associated with human error and improve overall operational safety. The successful deployment ensures compliance with federal regulations and demonstrates LIRR’s commitment to modernizing its infrastructure.

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Last April 2018, we published an article about the LIRR’s main line upgrades boosting capacity and reliability. Click here to read – LIRR Main Line Upgrades: Enhancing Capacity

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Project Timeline and Compliance

The entire project, including system installation and testing, was completed by the December 31, 2018, deadline. This achievement ensured full compliance with the federal mandate outlined in the Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2008. The timely completion reflects the collaborative efforts of LIRR and its partners in meeting regulatory requirements.

Conclusion

The Long Island Rail Road completed the installation of the Positive Train Control system by the end of December 2018. This project, which cost $400 million, encompassed 700 miles of track and about 900 trains, meeting the requirements of the Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2008.

Company Summary

Long Island Rail Road (LIRR): The LIRR is a commuter rail system in New York, providing service to Long Island and parts of New York City.

GE Transportation: GE Transportation was a business unit of General Electric that manufactured equipment for the railroad, marine, mining, drilling, and wind power industries.

Technology

Positive Train Control (PTC): A safety system designed to automatically stop a train before certain accidents occur, such as train-to-train collisions, over-speed derailments, and incursions into work zones.

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