§20157. Implementation of positive train control systems — Inbound Citations
49 U.S.C. § 20157
Cited by 5 provisions in release 119-102.
Citations to 49 U.S.C. § 20157 as a whole
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(4) Except as required by section 20157 (relating to the requirements for implementation of positive train control systems), the Secretary shall ensure that—(A) each railroad carrier’s technology implementation plan required under paragraph (1) that includes a schedule for implementation of a positive train control system complies with that schedule; and(B) each railroad carrier required to submit such a plan implements a positive train control system pursuant to such plan by December 31, 2018.
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(f) The Secretary may exempt from the requirements under this section each segment of track for which operations are governed by a positive train control system certified under section 20157, or any other safety technology or practice that would achieve an equivalent or greater level of safety in reducing derailment risk.
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(2) The Committee established under this subsection ceases to exist on the date that the Secretary determines positive train control, as required by section 20157, is fully implemented along the Northeast Corridor.
Citations to §20157(i)
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(2) A railroad carrier’s technology implementation plan shall include an analysis of the safety impact, feasibility, and cost and benefits of implementing technologies, including processor-based technologies, positive train control systems (as defined in section 20157(i)), electronically controlled pneumatic brakes, rail integrity inspection systems, rail integrity warning systems, switch position monitors and indicators, trespasser prevention technology, highway-rail grade crossing technology, and other new or novel railroad safety technology, as appropriate, that may mitigate risks to railroad safety identified in the risk analysis required by subsection (c).
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(1) enhance public safety, including projects for the installation of a positive train control system (as defined in section 20157(i));