NTSB - Symposia

SYMPOSIA

Positive Train Control Systems

Date and Location:
March 2-3, 2005
8:45 AM - 4:30 PM ET

NTSB Academy
45065 Riverside Parkway
Ashburn, Virginia 20147

This symposium will focus on providing participants with the most current information regarding the development of Positive Train Control (PTC) systems in the United States, including safety, efficiency and operational issues.

The program will consist of presentations by the rail industry, suppliers, and government organizations, and will include discussion sessions with NTSB Board Members, participants on technical panels, and other attendees.

Key issues to be discussed at the forum include:

PTC Safety and NTSB Most Wanted

Review of PTC system types

Defining Train Control and Traffic Control

Railroad industry perspectives

Application of Global Positioning Systems

Standardization and interoperability

Regulatory initiatives and activities

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