Metra Positive Train Control
Description
Positive train control (PTC) is advanced technology specifically designed to automatically stop or slow a train before certain accidents occur. In particular, PTC is designed to prevent train–to–train collisions, derailments caused by excessive speed, unauthorized incursions by trains onto sections of track where repairs are being made and movement of a train through a track switch left in the wrong position. Currently planned to be completed by the end of 2020. This project covers all hardware, software and communications needed to implement this service. Next for Metra Electric Line. No dark territory remains. All lines have centralized train control (CTC). Estimated at $400 million in capital and $80 million for operations. PTC and Telecom manager will have 4 cameras per PTC signal group.
Status
Existing
Timeframe
Short
Stakeholders
| Illinois Commerce Commission |
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| Metra |
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| Rail Freight Operators |
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Inventory
| Metra Consolidated Control Facility |
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| Metra GPS Center (TIMS) |
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| Metra On–Board Equipment |
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| Metra Positive Train Control System |
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Services
| PT02–Transit Fixed–Route Operations |
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| PT05–Transit Security |
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Interfaces
| Source | Flow | Destination | Status |
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| Metra Consolidated Control Facility | transit service coordination | Metra GPS Center (TIMS) | Planned |
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| Metra Consolidated Control Facility | transit traveler information coordination | Metra GPS Center (TIMS) | Planned |
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| Metra GPS Center (TIMS) | driver instructions | Metra On–Board Equipment | Planned |
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| Metra GPS Center (TIMS) | transit service coordination | Metra Consolidated Control Facility | Planned |
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| Metra GPS Center (TIMS) | transit traveler information coordination | Metra Consolidated Control Facility | Planned |
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