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100244 MRA Spring Newsletter.Indd A publication of the Michigan Railroads Association SPRING 2010 Federal Positive Train Control Mandate To Be Implemented By 2015 In October 2008 the U.S. Congress passed What is Positive Train Control? example, if a train operator fails to stop a and the President signed the Rail Safety • “Positive train control” (PTC) describes train at a stop signal, the PTC system would Improvement Act (RSIA) which requires technologies being designed and developed apply the brakes automatically. the large U.S. railroads (Class I railroads) to by numerous private fi rms and sold to • Railroads have spent hundreds of millions of install positive train control (PTC) systems by railroad companies that automatically stop the end of 2015 on tracks that carry passengers dollars testing and evaluating different types or slow a train before certain accidents of PTC systems, but it’s still an emerging or certain hazardous materials. Additionally, occur. In particular, PTC is designed to Amtrak and 22 commuter railroads will be technology. To ensure the technology is prevent train-to-train collisions, derailments fully functional and completely safe, much required to install PTC on their rail systems. caused by excessive speed, unauthorized This past December the Federal Railroad more development and testing are needed. incursions by trains onto sections of track Most critical is developing sophisticated, Administration (FRA) issued a fi nal rule where repairs are being made, and movement guiding implementation of PTC. reliable software that can take into account of a train through a track switch left in the the complexities of rail operations. The wrong position. length and weight of a train, train braking According to the Federal Railroad • A fully-functional PTC system is designed system performance, track curvature, the Administration, freight railroads will have to to be able to precisely determine the location grade (slope) of the tracks, track conditions, spend $5 billion by the end of 2015 to install and speed of trains; warn train operators of the location of other trains —all of these positive train control systems in the U.S. potential problems; and take action if the and more must be taken into account by a operator does not respond to a warning. For properly-functioning PTC system. (Continued on page 6) Operation Lifesaver Provides Volunteer Opportunities From non-profi t Operation Lifesaver organization. in local communities to students, driver OL’s specifi c goal is to provide continuous education classes, civic groups, senior citizen The public information and education to prevent centers and to just about any type of group or President and reduce vehicle/train crashes mainly organization interested in learning about grade through the use of volunteers. Michigan’s state crossing safety. OL coordinator schedules quarterly meetings to discuss and plan OL activities. Robert Michigan OL has several components such Chaprnka Those wishing to become an as training courses for local law enforcement OL presenter should contact Sam Crowl, offi cials emphasizing laws pertaining to Michigan Operation In 1972 a safety organization called Operation grade crossings, school bus driver training, Lifesaver state coordinator at: Lifesaver (OL) was established in Idaho to production and distribution of safety videos/ combat the growing number of highway- DVD’s and many others. However, the [email protected] rail grade crossing crashes. Since that backbone of the OL safety work gets done or (248) 823-7037 time every state has established its own by individuals making safety presentations (Continued on page 5) New CN Scholarship for MSU Students Choosing Canadian Studies Michigan State University has announced a new CN has a major presence in Michigan. As • entering their sophomore year of undergraduate scholarship program for students a leader in the North America rail industry, undergraduate study in areas of science, who include the study of the U.S. and Canada the company maintains 925 route miles in 88 technology, engineering, math (STEM) connection in their studies. Michigan communities and employs 1,229 fi elds and be available to visit Canada CN (Canadian National Railway Company) has Michigan residents. CN also serves several during a Study Abroad or internship provided the funding for the scholarship program major Michigan-based businesses including experience approved by the Canadian to MSU’s Canadian Studies Center, who will those in the automotive, manufacturing, and Studies Center. award up to ten $1,000 scholarships each year energy sectors. Applicants must submit a class transcript and for the next fi ve years. CN has committed the For More Information Contact: a two-page essay that provides the candidate’s funds to encourage young professionals to learn plan to apply their studies to the U.S. and about Canada, which includes its contributions AnnMarie Schneider Canada connection. A pool of applicants will be and impact in North America and around the Canadian Studies Center selected for follow up interviews. Completed world. Michigan State University applications must be submitted to the International Studies and Programs “Many MSU students are studying topics of Canadian Studies Center on or before May 306 International Center special importance to the U.S. and Canada 14, 2010. The Canadian Studies Center is located working relationship, including trade and East Lansing, MI 48823 at 306 International Student Center, Michigan transportation, climate change, and food Phone: (517) 353-9349 State University, East Lansing, Michigan 48823. production, ” said AnnMarie Schneider, director Fax: (517) 432-8249 Recipients will be announced prior to the of the Canadian Studies Center. Employers, Email: [email protected] beginning of the 2010 fall semester. Awards will including CN, believe students with a be credited during the tuition payment process. background in international studies offer added “CN’s generous gift recognizes the value of an education that includes an international In addition to this scholarship program, CN also benefi t, claiming that few areas of work are sponsors an annual CN Forum at MSU. The CN untouched by international issues. perspective, a perspective that can have a positive impact on the State of Michigan and Forum brings together students, researchers and The global economy has touched every academic its economy,” said Jeffrey Riedinger, Dean of community leaders around contemporary issues discipline including: business, law, medicine, International Studies and Programs. that impact academics, policy, and business engineering, agriculture, natural’s resources within the United States and Canada. and social sciences. To deepen student’s global To apply for the CN scholarship students must literacy and understanding, MSU faculty be: members have infused globally-relevant content • in good academic standing with at least a into their teaching. This campus-wide effort has 3.0 GPA and enrolled in at least one of the produced a variety of courses that can be applied specialization’s required courses for 2010 to a specialization and still fi t within a student’s spring semester International Studies and Programs at MSU degree program. Amtrak Makes Investments to Increase Speeds on Michigan Lines Amtrak continues an aggressive plan to install Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) permitting to replace culverts, renewal of rails, Positive Train Control (PTC) technology certifi cation of this Positive Train Control ties and resurfacing at 10 grade crossings, and on the route the passenger railroad owns system will allow upgrading of all 97 miles of replacing the last jointed rail. Amtrak will in Michigan and Indiana. The American the route to 110 mph operation by the end of also begin design work and procurement for Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 2012, three years ahead of a Congressionally rehabilitation of the St. Joseph River Bridge (ARRA) provided Amtrak with $1.3 billion mandated deadline for installation of such in Niles, Michigan. for capital investments, including $446 million systems on railroads that host passenger Increases in speed along the Porter, for security and life-safety improvements and trains. In addition to its continued roll- IN-Kalamazoo, MI portion of the Amtrak $842 million for rebuilding and modernizing out of PTC, Amtrak is installing fi ber optic Pontiac-Detroit-Chicago route brings closer infrastructure and equipment. Amtrak is cable along the track to signifi cantly improve the realization of an important component using $25 million of those funds to continue communications. of the Midwest Regional Rail System implementation of PTC technology on the Amtrak also continues to invest its own capital (MWRRS). The Midwest Regional Rail 97 mile Amtrak-owned Porter, Indiana to dollars on an aggressive maintenance program System is a joint effort of nine Midwestern Kalamazoo, Michigan Line. Forty-fi ve miles to support smooth, safe, higher speed running states to develop a network of higher speed, of the route now allow passenger train speeds along the route. In 2010, $5.6 million will be frequent passenger rail services connecting up to 95 mph. Complete installation of PTC and spent to resurface 30 route miles, design and the business, educational, and cultural (Continued on page 4) 2 MOVING MICHIGAN Great Lakes Central Railroad EMMET CHEBOYGAN PETOSKEY PRESQUE ISLE CHARLEVOIX BOYNE FALLS ELMIRA OTSEGO ANTRIM MONT- ALBA MORECY WILLIAMS- MANCELONA ALPENA LEELANAU BURG ANTRIM BATES
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