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Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority's Request To Amend Its Positive Train Control System

Notice of availability and request for comments.

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Summary:

This document provides the public with notice that, on March 15, 2024, the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) submitted a request for amendment (RFA) to its FRA-certified positive train control (PTC) system to install Automatic Train Control (ATC) on the final segment of MBTA's Needham Line. The construction zone will cover ATC implementation from the Need Interlocking at Milepost (MP) 11.9 to Control Point (CP) Land at MP 13.8, and is planned to occur from June 20, 2024, to July 22, 2024. FRA is publishing this notice and inviting public comment on MBTA's RFA to its PTC system.

Key Dates
Citation: 89 FR 21166
FRA will consider comments received by April 15, 2024. FRA may consider comments received after that date to the extent practicable and without delaying implementation of valuable or necessary modifications to a PTC system.
Comments closed: April 15, 2024
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What is this Federal Register notice?

This is a notice published in the Federal Register by Transportation Department, Federal Railroad Administration. Notices communicate information, guidance, or policy interpretations but may not create new binding obligations.

Is this rule final?

This document is classified as a notice. It may or may not create enforceable regulatory obligations depending on its specific content.

Who does this apply to?

Notice of availability and request for comments.

When does it take effect?

FRA will consider comments received by April 15, 2024. FRA may consider comments received after that date to the extent practicable and without delaying implementation of valuable or necessary modifications to a PTC system.

Why it matters: This notice communicates agency policy or guidance regarding applicable regulations.

Document Details

Document Number2024-06414
FR Citation89 FR 21166
TypeNotice
PublishedMar 26, 2024
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Docket IDDocket Number FRA-2010-0030
Pages21166–21167 (2 pages)
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