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    Metra
    Engineers monitor performance of the communications between the train and the PTC system during a simulated train run in Metra’s PTC lab.
    Railroad Signals, PTC, Control Systems and Products

    Commuter Rail Coalition sounds warning regarding possible supply chain disruption surrounding PTC components; cost of ongoing upgrades

    March 5, 2020
    The CRC calls on Congress for assurance that the appropriate grant programs allow for these ongoing, significant expenses.

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    Commuter Rail Coalition
    Rail

    OP-ED: The 9-to-5 commute may be over: The U.S. commuter rail renaissance is just beginning

    KellyAnne Gallagher
    July 26, 2024
    There is a reimagining of the traditional morning-in, evening-out commuter rail schedule that has evolved in the post-pandemic work and travel environment.
    NICTD
    Rail

    From words to action: Why Congress must act to resolve commuter rail insurance challenges

    KellyAnne Gallagher
    April 23, 2024
    When the new federal excess liability cap number is published in early 2026, commuter railroads will have 30 days to acquire the additional coverage or likely face suspension ...
    Metra
    Metra trains in a yard: U.S. commuter rail operators, like Metra, are facing a hardening liability insurance market, which is prompting industry advocates to ask for federal action.
    Rail

    Commuter rail industry’s liability insurance challenges approach crisis level

    Mischa Wanek-Libman
    Aug. 23, 2021
    A hardening insurance market could threaten the stability of commuter rail operations.
    Sound Transit
    Seattle is one of three cities that have joined together in a lawsuit against the Trump Administration.
    Management

    ‘Anarchist Jurisdictions’ sue Trump Administration over power to withhold federal funds

    Mischa Wanek-Libman
    Oct. 23, 2020
    New York City, Seattle and Portland, Ore., argue the administration does not have the authority to add conditions to congressionally appropriated funds.
    Metra
    Metra recently began PTC testing on its Metra Electric line as it continues work to meet the Dec. 31, 2020 deadline to have PTC fully implemented.
    Railroad Signals, PTC, Control Systems and Products

    Final push to PTC deadline

    Mischa Wanek-Libman
    June 8, 2020
    Commuter railroads are working hard through the pandemic and other challenges to meet the final PTC deadline at the end of the year.

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