Quantification of the Business Benefits of Positive Train Control

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Quantification of the Business Benefits of Positive Train Control

2004-03-15
By ZETA-TECH Associates, Inc.

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ZETA-TECH Associates, Inc.
Corporate Contributors:

United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Railroad Administration
Subject/TRT Terms:

Benefit Cost Analysis Cost Effectiveness Freight Cars Measures Of Effectiveness Positive Train Control Railroads Savings
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Tech Report
Geographical Coverage:

United States
Corporate Publisher:

United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Railroad Administration
Abstract:

The purpose of this analysis is to quantify the “business benefits” of Positive Train Control (PTC for the Class I freight railroad industry1. Positive Train Control is a concept, rather than a single technology or system. It can include many different capabilities, covering a range of railroad functions. The three components of PTC are the on-board computer (OBC) with Differential Global Positioning System (DGPS) location capability, a dedicated wireless digital data link between locomotives and a control center, and the central office hardware and software at the control center.
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PDF
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Federal Railroad Administration
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