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A Brief Overview of Legislation and Regulation Leading to Positive Train Control

June 4, 2019 Special to Railfanning.org

Congress and federal authorities have expressed their interest in some level of automatic train control (ATC) for more than a century.

Former FRA Administrator: Railroads Have Made ‘Substantial Progress’ on PTC

May 2, 2019 Railfanning.org News Wire

The nation’s railroads have made significant strides implementing Positive Train Control (PTC), a former Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) administrator says.

Union Pacific Steam Locomotive Display Coincides With Transcontinental Railroad Celebration

April 8, 2019 Railfanning.org News Wire

Union Pacific’s historic steam locomotives, Big Boy No. 4014 and Living Legend No. 844, will join together in a public display for the first time May 9 in Ogden, Utah, coinciding with Union Pacific’s celebratory event marking the transcontinental railroad’s 150th anniversary.

Feds Expect Railroads to Implement PTC by Dec. 31 Deadline

January 11, 2018 Railfanning.org News Wire

The federal government is expecting railroads to implement positive train control (PTC) systems by the Congressionally mandated Dec. 31 deadline, Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao said in a letter.

Union Pacific Pays Tribute to Armed Forces with New Locomotive

October 20, 2017 Railfanning.org News Wire

UP No. 1943 spotlights Union Pacific’s relationship with thousands of veterans who helped build America after defending the United States.

Union Pacific Reports Fewer Vehicle-Train Collisions to Date in 2017

July 21, 2017 Railfanning.org News Wire

Union Pacific said it has experienced a 5 percent decline in vehicle-train collisions at railroad crossings in the first half of 2017.

Union Pacific Reports $1.2 Billion Q2 2017 Net Income

July 20, 2017 Railfanning.org News Wire

Union Pacific Corp. today reported 2017 second quarter net income of nearly $1.2 billion, up from about $1 billion in the second quarter 2016.

Union Pacific Operating Revenue Increase of 6 Percent in Q1 2017

May 10, 2017 Railfanning.org News Wire

Union Pacific Corp. recently reported 2017 first quarter net income of nearly $1.1 billion, while operating revenue of $5.1 billion was up 6 percent in the first quarter 2017 compared to the first quarter 2016.

UP Net Income Drops in 2016

January 21, 2017 Railfanning.org News Wire

Union Pacific Corp. has reported net income of $4.2 billion in 2016, down 11 percent from the $4.8 billion in 2015, the railroad announced.

Rail Volume Down 5 Percent in 2016, AAR Says

January 10, 2017 Railfanning.org News Wire

Total rail traffic volume in the United States in 2016 was 26,587,351 carloads and intermodal units, down 5 percent or 1,389,323 carloads and intermodal units from the same point last year.