PTC (Positive Train Control)

URI: https://gptkb.org/entity/PTC_(Positive_Train_Control)
GPTKB entity
Statements (28)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:train
gptkbp:benefit reduces human error
increases operational safety
gptkbp:component onboard computer
wayside devices
radio communication system
centralized control center
gptkbp:fullName gptkb:Positive_Train_Control
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label PTC (Positive Train Control)
gptkbp:introducedIn early 2010s
gptkbp:mandate gptkb:Rail_Safety_Improvement_Act_of_2008
gptkbp:monitors gptkb:Federal_Railroad_Administration
gptkbp:prevention movement through misaligned track switches
overspeed derailments
train-to-train collisions
unauthorized train movement
gptkbp:purpose prevent train accidents
improve railway safety
gptkbp:regulates gptkb:Federal_Railroad_Administration
gptkbp:relatedStandard gptkb:ETCS_(European_Train_Control_System)
CBTC (Communications-Based Train Control)
gptkbp:requires passenger railroads
certain hazardous material freight lines
gptkbp:status fully implemented in US by 2020
gptkbp:technology automatic train protection
gptkbp:usedIn gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:ATC_(Automatic_Train_Control)
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6