Request for Amendment: Long Island Rail Road, Positive Train Control System
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- Title
- Request for Amendment: Long Island Rail Road, Positive Train Control System
- Posted
- Jun 5, 2026
- Comment period
- Jun 5, 2026 – Jun 26, 2026
- FR Doc
- 2026-11276
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- Jun 25, 2026Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and TrainmenSupportUnion📎 Attachment
The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (BLET) supports the Long Island Rail Road's request for a temporary PTC outage but requests that the approval be conditional on the LIRR providing simultaneous notice to locomotive engineers. They argue that ensuring engineers have full awareness of upcoming outages is a simple and vital step for promoting safety.
Read comment → - Jun 25, 2026Persistence Analytics Group LLCSupportBusiness
Persistence Analytics Group LLC / United Grid supports the modernization of the rail infrastructure but argues that the FRA should only approve the amendment if the Long Island Rail Road provides rigorous safety controls and accountability measures for the temporary ACSES II outage. The commenter requests specific requirements including clear outage scope, named risk ownership, contingency triggers, and post-implementation reviews.
Read comment → - Jun 5, 2026David SchanoeOtherIndividual
The commenter is asking for specific technical details and safety protocols regarding interlocking shutdowns, signal aspects, and ATC protection during construction. They are seeking clarification on how train separation and roadway worker protection will be managed during periods of reduced automation.
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