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Latest Data on Positive Train Control Implementation Show Uneven Progress across Railroads

11/28/2016

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Q3 2016 data released

WASHINGTON – The Federal Railroad Administration today released third quarter 2016 data submitted by railroads on their progress in implementing Positive Train Control (PTC). The data show uneven progress across the country and across railroads toward activating the life-saving technology.

​Freight railroads now have PTC active on 12 percent of their tracks, up from 9 percent last quarter. Passenger railroads increased their percentage to 23 percent this quarter compared to 22 percent last quarter. The measurable progress made by passenger railroads has been predominately on the West Coast, while East Coast railroads, other than SEPTA and Amtrak, have remained relatively stagnant. 

“Passenger and freight railroads must continue their progress implementing Positive Train Control and work to beat the deadlines Congress set – because PTC saves lives,” said U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx. 

The Q3 2016 status update includes railroad-by-railroad quarterly data as of Sept. 30, 2016, and includes data such as track segments completed, locomotives equipped, employees trained, radio towers installed, route miles in PTC operation and other key implementation data. Some of this information is displayed in infographics below.

“In order to achieve full PTC implementation, everyone has to do their part – railroads must make implementation a priority, and Congress must make funding for commuter railroads a priority,” said FRA Administrator Sarah E. Feinberg. 

Since 2008, FRA has provided significant assistance to support railroads’ PTC implementation. Those efforts include:
  • FRA has provided more than $716 million to passenger railroads, including nearly $400 million in Recovery Act funding. 
  • Issued a nearly $1 billion loan to the Metropolitan Transportation Authority to implement PTC on the Long Island Rail Road and Metro-North.
  • Awarded $25 million in grant funding to railroads, suppliers and state and local governments. Many awards will help railroads achieve interoperability among the different PTC systems that railroads are deploying.
  • Made $199 million in grants available to commuter railroads in fiscal year 2017 to implement PTC.
  • Building a PTC testbed at the Transportation Technology Center (TTC) in Pueblo, Colorado.
  • Working directly with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation to improve the approval process for PTC communication towers.
  • Dedicating staff to work on PTC implementation, including establishing a PTC task force. 

To view the interactive graphic of PTC implementation by freight and passenger railroads, visit https://www.fra.dot.gov/app/ptcsummary/ or click on the graphic below: ​
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To view the interactive graphic of an individual railroad’s PTC implementation, visit https://www.fra.dot.gov/app/ptc/ or click on the graphic below: ​
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To view each railroad’s full quarterly PTC Progress Report, please visit: https://www.fra.dot.gov/Page/P0628. ​
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K.C. Superintendent Bulletin No. 125

11/28/2016

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​FOREIGN RAILROAD INSTRUCTIONS-GO 38, GN 13
  • ​KCT General Order No. 37 is Cancelled
  • GENERAL NOTICE NO. 13
  • Kansas City Terminal Railway requests that you continue to be alert for unusual activities or occurrences on or near railroad property and immediately report any suspicious activity to Traffic Control dispatchers on radio channel 60-60.
  • Touch tone East Dispatcher at 187 and the West Dispatcher at 188. Emergency Touch tone is 911.
  • When changing crews at Independence Ave, near MP 2.47, line segment 1001, disembark train on the North side of Main 2 on the crossing platform.
  • Lookout for poor footing and open trenches on both sides of tracks 79, 80, and 81 between MP 8.00 and MP 8.25, line segment 4001.
  • Lookout for poor footing and open trenches on both sides of tracks 79, 80, and 81 between MP 8.00 and MP 8.25, Line Segment 4001. 
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 K.C. Superintendent Bulletin No. 123 & 124

11/23/2016

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​K.C. Superintendent Bulletin No. 123
​TIMEKEEPING AND CMS-UPDATED SECTION C.

K.C. Superintendent Bulletin No. 124
RULES, SAFETY AND TRAINING-SECTION T: POLICY #19 
  • Policy # 19 - Clerical Critical Rules The following listed rules will be identified as critical rules for the KCSU clerical agreement professionals, effective October 25, 2016. Failures of the identified rules will be entered into the Managing Agreement Professionals for Success (MAPS) System as 1.13 Reporting and Complying with Instructions in the Critical Rules Category.
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Christmas/New Years holiday observances 2016/2017

11/18/2016

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K.C. Superintendent Bulletin No. 121

11/17/2016

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  • 5-RULES, SAFETY AND TRAINING-SECTION A: 2017 TE&Y TRAINING
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K.C. Superintendent Bulletins No. 119,120, and G.O. No.3

11/14/2016

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System General Order No. 3
System Special Instructions.
  • Item 6 : Change references to Clearance Bureau to Clearance .

​K.C. Superintendent Bulletin No. 120
Site Specific Instructions-UPDATED NEFF YARD & HERINGTON:  RELEASING CARS ON HUMP & TAXI DELAYS
  • ​Do not exceed Hump 2 speed when releasing cars on the hump at Topping.
  • ​​When called out of the hotel, or out of Wichita, if there are delays over 15 minutes due to taxi issues....call the MYO at Herington and communicate that.
K.C. Superintendent Bulletin No. 119
  • FOREIGN RAILROAD INSTRUCTIONS-GO 34, 35, 36
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Safety Meeting Minutes:​ 11/9/2016

11/12/2016

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Here are the Safety Meeting Minutes for November.  Click the Link provided...
Safety Meeting Minutes
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KC Metro Subdivision General Order NO. 30 

11/12/2016

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Updated on 11/11/2016
SI-02: Change speed table for KC Metro - Kansas. 
Link Here
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K.C. Superintendent Bulletin Updates

11/2/2016

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The following K.C. Superintendent Bulletins were updated on 10/31/2016.
  • Bulletin No 113: Foreign Railroad Instructions-G.O. 33
  • Bulletin No 115: General Information-Section M: Locomotive Moves 600 Yard Moved to #2.
  • Bulletin No 116: Site Specific Instructions-Updated Neff Locomotive Moves 600 Yard.
  • Bulletin No 117: Securement of Equipment-Section A: KCSU Securement Instructions & Brake Stick Policy.
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  • Home
    • Local 506 Info >
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      • Safety Concerns & Suggenstions Form
    • UTUIA
  • Crew Consist
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    • Claims Information
    • 10th Street off Assigned Limits Violation
    • Assigned Jobs Performing Extra Road Service
    • Board Runaround
    • Called Off Road To Cover Yard When Extra Board is Exhausted (RULE 32K)
    • Claims While Taking Rules Exam
    • Dropped Turns
    • Dogcatch Claims >
      • Automatic Release (Rule 67)
      • Multiple Dogcatch (Rule 31)
    • EOT Handling
    • Extra Dodger Assignment Change
    • Failure to Furlough after 48 Hours
    • HI (Held In) Status
    • Meal on Non-Interdivisional Service (Dogcatching, etc)
    • Road Crews Driving Company Vehicles >
      • Dodger Crews Driving Company Vehicles
    • Road Crew Hostling Power
    • Senior Applicant Extra Board Seniority Restriction
    • Senior Available Applicant to Conductor Extra Board When Vacancies are Filled by Other Means
    • Single Day Requests
    • Step-Ups
    • Temporary Vacancy Not Allowed- Assigned Freight
    • Tied-Up at Intermediate Point
    • Train Exchange
  • New Hire Information
    • New Hire Home Page & Important Info
    • Membership Application
  • Furlough Information
  • News Blog
  • Agreements & Attendance Policy
    • Salina Hub Agreement
    • Expanded Salina hub
    • 1992 CREW CONSIST MODIFICATION
    • AWTS Agreement
    • Vacation Agreement
    • Zone 100 Modification Agreement
  • Union Insurance
    • Disability Insurance Policies
    • DIPP Insurance >
      • Schedule of maximum benefits
      • DIPP summary plan description
      • DIPP Summary of Material Modifications
      • DIPP Program Application
      • DIPP Claim Form
  • Health and Welfare
  • Maps & Yard Procedures
    • Fairfax Job Aid
  • Quick Reference Guides, "How To's", and Common Q&A
    • Vacation Bid Process
  • UTU Political Action and Resources
  • Excess Hours of Service Report
  • Helpful Links