# Positive Train Control Systems
> **Federal Railroad Administration** · Final rule. · Published 2016-02-29 · Effective 2016-04-29 · 81 FR 10126
## Document
- **Document number:** 2016-04293
- **Category:** railroad-safety
- **Sub-agency:** Federal Railroad Administration
- **Federal Register citation:** 81 FR 10126
- **CFR reference:** 49 CFR 236
- **Publication date:** 2016-02-29
- **Effective date:** 2016-04-29
- **DOT docket:** Docket No. FRA-2016-0012, Notice No. 1
## Abstract

FRA is amending its regulations to address changes in deadlines for positive train control (PTC) system implementation required by the Positive Train Control Enforcement and Implementation Act of 2015. FRA is also making conforming amendments and removing portions of its PTC regulations that are no longer applicable.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/02/29/2016-04293/positive-train-control-systems)
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