TIP Project #2013-89-205: Positive Train Control Technology

Study, procurement and installation of Positive Train Control technology along RTA’s Music City Star line and any future rail lines.
Lead Agency:	RTA	Type:	M Transit Capital
County:	Multi-County	Regional Plan ID:	Consistent
Name/Route:	Positive Train Control Technology	TDOT PIN:
Location:	Music City Star rail line between Lebanon and Nashville	Federal ID:
Length:	32.00 miles	Total Cost:	$750,000.00
Air Quality Status:	Exempt	Programmed:	$750,000.00
	Project in Transportation Improvement Program for FYs 2011-2015

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Programmed Funds

Fiscal Year	Phase	Funding Source	Total Funds	Federal Funds	State Funds	Local Funds
2013	IMPLEMENTATION	FTA 5307	$750,000.00	$600,000.00	$75,000.00	$75,000.00
TOTAL			$750,000.00	$600,000.00	$75,000.00	$75,000.00

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Music City Star Commuter Rail alignment

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Project Notes

Note	Posted On
In September 2008, Congress passed a new rail safety law that sets a deadline of December 15, 2015, for implementation of positive train control (PTC) technology across most of the U.S. rail network. Positive Train Control technology will be used over all existing rail and will be implemented on all future RTA rail lines. The major tasks may include a study by an independent consultant to determine how RTA will implement PTC as well as the actual procurement and installation of equipment along the rail lines and on the locomotive itself.	4/12/2013

Note

Posted On

In September 2008, Congress passed a new rail safety law that sets a deadline of December 15, 2015, for implementation of positive train control (PTC) technology across most of the U.S. rail network. Positive Train Control technology will be used over all existing rail and will be implemented on all future RTA rail lines. The major tasks may include a study by an independent consultant to determine how RTA will implement PTC as well as the actual procurement and installation of equipment along the rail lines and on the locomotive itself.

4/12/2013

Project Amendments

Amendment #	Action	MPO Approval	TDOT Approval	US DOT Approval
2013-007	Project amended into the TIP with $600,000 (federal share) in FTA 5307 funds being programmed for this project. The funds for this project come from FTA’s FY 2013 apportionment of 5307 funds for the Nashville-Davidson Urbanized Area.	3/20/2013	4/16/2013	5/08/2013

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