AJOT | October 25, 2024 | Intermodal | Rail
Under the Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2008, Congress mandated the implementation of PTC systems on Class I railroad main lines that carry high levels of freight traffic and certain hazardous materials, on main lines over which intercity or commuter rail passenger transportation is regularly provided, and other tracks as prescribed by the Secretary. As of December 2020, PTC technology is in operation on all required freight and passenger railroad route miles, and PTC technology currently governs rail operations on nearly 59,000 route miles.
