Get an exclusive, in-depth look into Amtrak's PTC implementation plan with a new webcast from

About the Webcast:

In November 2011, Amtrak completed ITCS installation on its line between Kalamazoo, Michigan, and Porter, Indiana; by the end of 2012 the railroad expects to complete positive train control installation on its own lines. In fact, Amtrak is on pace for implementation well before the mandated deadline of Dec. 31, 2015, giving the national intercity passenger railroad a definite implementation advantage versus other freight and commuter railroads.

So what is Amtrak's PTC strategy for the future, and how does it anticipate coordinating its PTC installations with Class Is? Attend this webcast, presented by Amtrak’s Deputy Chief Engineer for Communications and Signals Keith Holt, for an in-depth look into the railroad's implementation plan.

Topics include:

• Working with the FRA to expedite system certification and type approval

• The installation of radio messaging technology, including wayside interface units that allow various formats for commuter railroads and Class Is

• Amtrak’s approach for completing the I-ETMS overlay and equipping Chicago’s Union Station accordingly

Presented by:
Keith Holt

Deputy Chief Engineer for Communications and Signals, Amtrak

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  • Keith Holt is the Deputy Chief Engineer Communications & Signals at Amtrak. His responsibilities include planning, standards, design, construction and maintenance oversight and Amtrak's PTC program for all Amtrak owned and operated property including the Northeast Corridor, Chicago Union Terminal, New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal and Amtrak's Michigan Line.
    
    He is a member of the board of directors of the Washington Union Terminal Company and serves as its Chief Engineer.
    
    Keith is a member of AREMA serving on Committee 37 and is the sub-committee chairman of Committee 37-3. He has served on the AREMA board of Directors twice from 1997 to 1999 and from 2005 to 2008. He is currently serving on a Transportation Research Board Committee for Review of the Federal Railroad Administration R&D and Demonstration Programs. He also serves on the Association of American Railroads Positive Train Control Steering Committee.
    
    He received his BS degree in Electrical Engineering from Western Kentucky University in 1975.

Moderated by:
Jeff Stagl

Managing Editor, Progressive Railroading magazine