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1 U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Railroad Administration Administrator 100 New Jersey Avenue, SE Washington, DC 0590 Ms. Stacey Mortensen Executive Director Altamont Corridor Express 949 East Channel Street Stockton, CA 950 '.nm ' ~ ota Re: At Risk of Failing to Meet Congressional Deadline (Docket No. FRA ) Dear Ms. Mortensen: The purpose of this letter is to inform the Altamont Corridor Express (ACE) that the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) remains concerned about ACE's ability to meet the statutory deadline for implementation of a positive train control (PTC) system. As you are aware, the Positive Train Control Enforcement and Implementation Act of requires each railroad subject to the statutory mandate, including ACE, to fully implement a PTC system by December 31, 018, on all route miles where operations must be governed by a PTC system, unless the railroad submits, and FRA approves, an "alternative schedule and sequence" with a deadline that is as soon as practicable, but no later than December 31, 00. Based on ACE's Quarterly PTC Progress Report for Quarter 1 of018, FRA considers ACE at risk of not being able to meet the statutory criteria necessary to qualify for an alternative schedule. As self-reported in ACE's Quarter 1 of018 Report, ACE had installed 5% ofthe hardware required for its PTC system as of March 31, 018, representing an 18% increase in hardware installation since December 31, 017. FRA considers any railroad that had installed less than 85% of its PTC system hardware as of March 31, 018, to be at risk, as hardware installation is only an initial phase of implementing a PTC system. With approximately seven months remaining until December 31, 018, FRA is reiterating our concern that ACE is at risk of not being able, by December 31, 018, to install all PTC system hardware consistent with the applicable PTC Implementation Plan and to meet the other statutory criteria required for an alternative schedule, as further explained infra's April4, 018, letter. 3 FRA will inform your state department of transportation and governor offra's concerns and encourage their direct involvement and support at this critical time. 1 See Pub. L. No , 19 Stat. 568, (Oct. 9, 015), amending 49 U.S.C Form FRA F , Office ofmanagement and Budget Control No See 49 U.S.C. 0157(a)(3)(A), (B)(i}--(vii).

2 Ms. Stacey Mortensen Page My staff will reach out to you shortly to schedule a meeting to discuss the actions ACE is taking to ensure that ACE, at a minimum, meets the statutory criteria necessary to qualify for an alternative schedule. FRA considers safety, and the expeditious implementation of PTC technology, to be of paramount importance. FRA is committed to continuing to assist ACE, to the greatest extent possible, to prepare ACE to meet the December 31, 018, deadline or to qualify for and obtain an alternative schedule with a deadline no later than December 31, 00. If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Carolyn Hayward-Williams, Staff Director, Positive Train Control/Signal & Train Control Division, at (0) or C.Hayward-Williams@dot.gov.

3 U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Railroad Administration Administrator 100 New Jersey Avenue, SE. Washington, DC 0590 Mr. Patrick O'Brien President Belt Railway Company of Chicago 6900 South Central A venue Bedford Park, IL ' ~G18 Re: At Risk of Failing to Meet Congressional Deadline (Docket No. FRA ) Dear Mr. O'Brien: The purpose of this letter is to inform the Belt Railway Company of Chicago (BRC) that the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) remains concerned about BRC' s ability to meet the statutory deadline for implementation of a positive train control (PTC) system. As you are aware, the Positive Train Control Enforcement and Implementation Act of requires each railroad subject to the statutory mandate, including BRC, to fully implement a PTC system by December 31, 018, on all route miles where operations must be governed by a PTC system, unless the railroad submits, and FRA approves, an "alternative schedule and sequence" with a deadline that is as soon as practicable, but no later than December 31, 00. Based on BRC's Quarterly PTC Progress Report for Quarter 1 of018, FRA considers BRC at risk of not being able to meet the statutory criteria necessary to qualify for an alternative schedule. As self-reported in BRC's Quarter 1 of018 Report, BRC had installed 80% of the hardware required for its PTC system as of March 31, 018, representing a 3% increase in hardware installation since December 31, 017. FRA considers any railroad that had installed less than 85% of its PTC system hardware as of March 31, 018, to be at risk, as hardware installation is only an initial phase of impleme~ting a PTC system. With approximately seven months remairi.ing until December 31, 018, FRA is reiterating our concern that BRC is at risk of not being able, by December 31, 018, to install all PTC system hardware consistent with its PTC Implementation Plan and to meet the other statutory criteria required for an alternative schedule, as further explained infra's April4, 018, letter. 3 1 See Pub. L. No , 19 Stat. 568, (Oct. 9, 015), amending49 U.S.C Form FRA F , Office ofmanagement and Budget Control No See 49 U.S.C. 0157(a)(3)(A), (B)(i)-(vii).

4 Mr. Patrick O'Brien Page My staff will reach out to you shortly to schedule a meeting to discuss the actions BRC is taking to ensure that BRC, at a minimum, meets the statutory criteria necessary to qualify for an alternative schedule. FRA considers safety, and the expeditious implementation ofptc technology, to be of paramount importance. FRA is committed to continuing to assist BRC~ to the greatest extent possible, to prepare BRC to meet the December 31, 018, deadline or to qualify for and obtain an alternative schedule with a deadline no later than December 31, 00. If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Carolyn Hayward-Williams, Staff Director, Positive Train Control/Signal & Train Control Division, at (0) or C.Hayward-Williams@dot.gov.

5 U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Railroad Administration Administrator 100 New Jersey Avenue, SE Washington, DC 0590 Mr. Randy Clarke. President & CEO Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority 910 East 5th Street Austin, TX 7870 '.nm Re: At Risk of Failing to Meet Congressional Deadline (Docket No. FRA ) Dear Mr. Clarke: The purpose of this letter is to inform the Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority (CMTY) that the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) remains concerned about CMTY's ability to meet the statutory deadline for implementation of a positive train control (PTC) system. As you are aware, the Positive Train Control Enforcement and Implementation Act of015 1 requires each railroad subject to the statutory mandate, including CMTY, to fully implement a PTC system by December 31, 018, on all route miles where operations must be governed by a PTC system, unless the railroad submits, and FRA approves, an "alternative schedule and sequence" with a deadline that is as soon as practicable, but no later than December 31, 00. Based on CMTY's Quarterly PTC Progress Report for Quarter 1 of018, FRA considers CMTY at risk of not being able to meet the statutory criteria necessary to qualify for an alternative schedule. As self-reported in CMTY' s Quarter 1 of 018 Report, CMTY had installed 0% of the hardware required for its PTC system as of March 31, 018, representing no increase in hardware installation since December 31, 017, or previous quarters. FRA considers any railroad that had installed less than 85% of its PTC system hardware as of March 31, 018, to be at risk, as hardware installation is only an initial phase of implementing a PTC system. With approximately seven months remaining until December 31, 018, FRA is reiterating our concern that CMTY is at risk of not being able, by December 31, 018, to install all PTC system hardware consistent with its PTC Implementation Plan and to meet the other statutory criteria required for an alternative schedule, as further explained infra's April4, 018, letter. 3 FRA will inform your state department of transportation and governor of FRA' s concerns and encourage their direct involvement and support at this critical time. 1 See Pub. L. No , 19 Stat. 568, (Oct. 9, 015), amending 49 U.S.C Form FRA F , Office ofmanagement and Budget Control No See 49 U.S.C. 0157(a)(3)(A), (B)(i}-(vii).

6 My staff will reach out to you shortly to schedule a meeting to discuss the actions CMTY is Mr. Randy Clarke Page taking to ensure that CMTY, at a minimum, meets the statutory criteria necessary to qualify for an alternative schedule. FRA considers safety, and the expeditious implementation ofptc technology, to be of paramount importance: FRA is committed to continuing to assist CMTY, to the greatest extent possible, to prepare CMTY to meet the December 31, 018, deadline or to qualify for and obtain an alternative schedule with a deadline no later than December 31,00. If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Carolyn Hayward-Williams, StaffDirector, Positive Train Control/Signal & Train Control Division, at (0) or C.Hayward- Williams@dot.gov.

7 U.S. Department of Transportation F~deral Railroad Administration Administrator 100 New Jersey Avenue, SE Washington, DC 0590 Ms. Nicola Liquori Chief Executive Officer Central Florida Rail Corridor- SunRail 801 SunRail Drive Sanford, Florida 3771 'JON-,- - ~Ot8 Re: At-Risk of Failing to Meet Congressional Deadline (Docket No. FRA ) Dear Ms. Liquori: The purpose of this letter is to inform the Central Florida Rail Corridor (CFRC) that the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) remains concerned about CFRC's ability to meet the statutory deadline for implementation of a positive train control (PTC) system. As you are aware, the Positive Train Control Enforcement and Implementation Act of015 1 requires each railroad subject to the statutory mandate, including CFRC, to fully implement a PTC system by December 31, 018, on all route miles where operations must be governed by a PTC system, unless the railroad submits, and FRA approves, an "alternative schedule and sequence" with a deadline that is as soon as practicable, but no later than December 31, 00. Based on CFRC's Quarterly PTC Progress Report for Quarter 1 of018, FRA considers CFRC at risk of not being able to meet the statutory criteria necessary to qualify for an alternative schedule. As self-reported in CFRC's Quarter 1 of018 Report, CFRC had installed 53% ofthe hardware required for its PTC system as of March 31, 018, representing a 14% increase in hardware installation since December 31, 017. FRA considers any railroad that had installed less than 85% of its PTC system hardware as of March 31, 018, to be at risk, as hardware installation is only an initial phase of implementing a PTC system. 1 See Pub. L. No , 19 Stat. 568, (Oct. 9, 015), amending 49 U.S.C Form FRA F , Office ofmanagement and Budget Control No

8 Ms. Nicola Liquori Page My staff will reach out to you shortly to schedule a meeting to discuss the actions CFRC is taking to ensure that CFRC, at a minimum, meets the statutory criteria necessary to qualify for an alternative schedule. FRA considers safety, and the expeditious implementation ofptc technology, to be of paramount importance. FRA is committed to continuing to assist CFRC, to the greatest extent possible, to prepare CFRC to meet the December 31, 018, deadline or to qualify for and obtain an alternative schedule with a deadline no later than December 31, 00. If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Carolyn Hayward-Williams, Staff Director, Positive Train Control/Signal & Train Control Division, at (0) or C.Hayward Williams@dot.gov.

9 u.s. Department of Transportation Federal Railroad Administration Administrator 100 New Jersey Avenue, SE Washington, DC 0590 The Honorable Rick Scott Governor of Florida The Capitol 400 South Monroe Street Tallahassee, FL The Honorable Michael J. Dew Secretary ( Florida Department of Transportation Haydon Bums Building 605 Suwannee Street Tallahassee, FL 'JON 1- loft Re: Commuter Railroads at Risk of Failing to Meet Congressional Deadline (Docket Nos. FRA~ and FRA ) Dear Governor Scott and Secretary Dew: The purpose of this letter is to inform you of the Federal Railroad Administration's (FRA) concerns regarding the following commuter railroads' progress toward implementing positive train control (PTC) systems: Central Florida Rail Corridor (CFRC), and South Florida Regional Transportation Authority (SFRV). Under Title 49 United States Code (U.S.C.) 0157, each Class I railroad and each entity providing regularly scheduled intercity or commuter rail passenger transportation must implement a PTC system on: ( 1) its main line over which 5 million or more gross tons of annual traffic and poison- or toxic-by-inhalation hazardous materials are transported; () its main line over which intercity or commuter rail passenger transportation is regularly provided; and (3) any other tracks the Secretary of Transportation prescribes by regulation or order. 1 Under the statutory mandate and FRA's implementing regulations, a PTC system must be designed to 1 Rail Safety Improvement Act of008, Pub. L. No , 104(a), 1 Stat (Oct. 16, 008), as amended by the Positive Train Control Enforcement and Implementation Act of015, Pub. L. No , 19 Stat. 568, (Oct. 9, 015) and the Fixing America's Surface Transportation Act, Pub. L. No , 11315(d), 19 Stat. 131, 1675 (Dec. 4, 015). See 49 CFR part 36, subpart I (Positive Train Control Systems).

10 prevent train-to-train collisions, over-speed derailments, incursions into established work zones, and the movement of a train through a switch left in the wrong position. Each railroad subject to the statutory PTC implementation mandate must complete full implementation of a PTC system on all required route miles by December 31, 018, unless the railroad submits, and FRA approves, an "alternative schedule and sequence" with a deadline that is as soon as practicable, but no later than December 31, Based on FRA's review ofcfrc's and SFRV's Quarterly PTC Progress Reports for Quarter 1 of 018, 4 FRA considers each of these railroads at risk of not being able to meet the statutory criteria necessary to qualify for an alternative schedule. As self-reported in their Quarter 1 of 018 Reports, CFRC had installed 53% of its PTC system hardware and SFRV had installed 5% of its PTC system hardware as of March 31, 018. FRA considers any railroad that had installed less than 85% of its PTC system hardware as of March 31, 018, to be at risk, as hardware installation is only an initial phase of implementing a PTC system. The congressional PTC mandate does not authorize or give FRA any discretion to approve an alternative schedule, unless a railroad submits a written notification to FRA that demonstrates the railroad has met all statutory criteria under 49 U.S.C. 0157(a)(3)(B). Specifically, to qualify for FRA approval of an alternative schedule, a railroad must demonstrate, in its written notification, that it has met $e following statutory criteria: Installed, by December 31, 018, all PTC system hardware that will be installed for PTC system implementation, consistent with the-railroad's PTC Implementation-Plan (PTCIP); Acquired, by December 31, 018, all spectrum necessary for implementation of the railroad's PTC system, consistent with the railroad's PTCIP; Completed the employee training required under 49 CFR part 36, subpart I for all applicable personnel in any territory, or segment thereof, where the PTC system is currently being operated in revenue service demonstration (RSD) or revenue service; Advanced Testing and/or Implementation: o For Class I railroads and Amtrak, the railroad has implemented a PTC system or initi&ted FRA-approved RSD on the majority of territories (e.g., subdivisions or districts) or route miles the railroad owns or controls that are required to have operations governed by a PTC system; o For other railroads (i.e., not Class I railroads or Amtrak), the railroad has initiated ' FRA-approved RSD on at least one territory that is required to have operations governed by a PTC system, or met any other criteria established by FRA; Included in its PTCIP an alternative schedule. and sequence for implementing a PTC. system as soon as practicable, but no later than December 31, 00; and Certified to FRAin writing that it will be in full compliance with 49 U.S.C on or before the deadline in the proposed alternative schedule and sequence. 5. See, e_g,, 49 U.S.C. 0157(i)(5); 49 CFR U.S_C. 0157(a); see also 49 U.S.C. 0157(a)(3)(A)-(D). 4 Fonn FRA F , Office of Management and Budget Control No U-S.C. 0157(a)(3)(A)-(D).

11 Given the criteria noted above, and CFRC' s and SFRV' s PTC system implementation progress as ofmarch 31,018, FRA is concerned about CFRC's and SFRV's ability to complete each statutory prerequisite necessary for FRA to approve an alternative schedule with a deadline beyond December 31, FRA requests your direct involvement to ensure CFRC and SFRV prioritize PTC system installation, PTC system field testing and RSD, 7 and full implementation of an FRA-certified and interoperable PTC system. Your support is especially critical at this time to help ensure that CFRC and SFRV have sufficient technical resources and state-level oversight ofptc system implementation for CFRC and SFRV to, at a minimum, meet the statutory criteria necessary to qualify for an alternative schedule. FRA considers safety, and the expeditious implementation ofptc technology, to be of paramount importance. FRA continues to assist railroads, to the greatest extent possible, to meet the December 31, 018, deadline or to qualify for and obtain an alternative schedule with a deadline no later than December 31,00. We thank you for your commitment to the safety of the commuter railroads in your state. If you would like to discuss our concerns with these railroads' PTC implementation progress or have questions, please contact Ms. Carolyn Hayward-Williams, StaffDirector, Positive Train Control/Signal & Train Control Division, at (0) or C.Hayward-Williams@dot.gov U.S.C. 0157(a)(3)(B)(i)-(vii). 7 See 49 CFR

12 U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Railroad Administration Administrator 100 New Jersey Avenue, SE Washington, DC 0590 The Honorable Stephanie Pollack Secretary & CEO MassDOT-Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority 10 Park Plaza, Suite 3910 Boston, MA 0116 'JllH-; - DJB Re: At Risk of Failing to Meet Congressional Deadline (Docket No. FRA ) Dear Ms. Pollack: The purpose of this letter is to inform the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) that the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) remains concerned about MBTA's ability to meet the statutory deadline for implementation of a positive train control (PTC) system. As you are aware, the Positive Train Control Enforcement and Implementation Act of015 1 requires each railroad subject to the statutory mandate, including MBTA, to fully implement a PTC system by December 31, 018, on all route miles where operations must be governed by a PTC system, unless the railroad submits, and FRA approves, an "alternative schedule and sequence" with a deadline that is as soon as practicable, but no later than December 31, 00. Based on MBTA's Quarterly PTC Progress Report for Quarter 1 of018, FRA considers MBT A at risk of not being able to meet the statutory criteria necessary to qualify for an alternative schedule. As self-reported in MBTA's Quarter 1 of018 Report, MBTA had installed 71% of the hardware required for its PTC system as of March 31, 018, representing a 19% increase in hardware installation since December 31, 017. FRA considers any railroad that had installed less than 85% of its PTC system hardware as of March 31, 018, to be at risk, as hardware installation is only an initial phase of implementing a PTC system. With approximately seven months remaining until December 31, 018, FRA is reiterating our concern that MBTA is at risk of not being able, by December 31 ~ 018, to install all PTC system hardware consistent with its PTC Implementation Plan and to meet the other statutory criteria required for an alternative schedule, as further explained infra's April4, 018, letter. 3 FRA will inform Governor Baker offra's concerns and encourage his office's direct involvement and support at this critical time. 1 See Pub. L. No , 19 Stat. 568, (Oct. 9, 015), amending 49 U.S.C Form FRA F , Office ofmanagement and Budget Control No See 49 U.S.C. 0157(a)(3)(A), (B)(i)-{vii).

13 Ms. Stephanie Pollack Page My staff will reach out to you shortly to schedule a meeting to discuss the actions MBTA is taking to ensure that MBTA, at a minimum, meets the statutory criteria necessary to qualify for an alternative schedule. FRA considers safety, and the expeditious implementation o~ptc technology, to be of paramount importance. FRA is committed to continuing to assist MBTA, to the greatest extent possible, to prepare MBTA to meet the December 31, 018, deadline or to qualify for and obtain an alternative schedule with a deadline no later than December 31, 00. If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Carolyn Hayward-Williams, Staff Director, Positive Train Control/Signal & Train Control Division, at (0) or C.Hayward-Williams@dot.gov.

14 U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Railroad Administration Administrator 100 New Jersey Avenue, SE Washington, DC 0590 Mr. Kevin Corbett Executive Director New Jersey Transit 1 Penn Plaza East Newark, NJ Re: At Risk of Failing to Meet Congressional Deadline (Docket No. FRA ) Dear Mr. Corbett: The purpose of this letter is to inform New Jersey Transit (NJT) that the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) remains concerned about NJT's ability to meet the statutory deadline for implementation of a positive train control (PTC) system. As you are aware, the Positive Train Control Enforcement and Implementation Act of015 1 requires each railroad subject to the statutory mandate, including NJT, to fully implement a PTC system by December 31, 018, on all route miles where operations must be governed by a PTC system, unless the railroad submits, and FRA approves, an "alternative schedule and sequence" with a deadline that is as soon as practicable, but no later than December 31, 00. Based on NJT's Quarterly PTC Progress Report for Quarter 1 of018, FRA considers NJT at risk of not being able to meet the statutory criteria necessary to qualify for an alternative schedule. As self-reported in NJT's Quarter 1 of018 Report, NJT had installed 13% ofthe, hardware required for its PTC system as of March 31, 018, representing a % increase in hardware installation since December 31, 017. FRA considers any railroad that had installed less than 85% of its PTC system hardware as of March 31, 018, to be at risk, as hardware installation is only an initial phase of implementing a PTC system. With approximately seven months remaining until December 31, 018, FRA is reiterating our concern that NJT is at risk of not being able, by December 31, 018, to install all PTC system hardware consistent with its PTC Implementation Plan and to meet the other statutory criteria required for an alternative schedule, as further explained infra's April4, 018, letter. 3 FRA will inform your state department of transportation and governor of FRA' s concerns and encourage their direct involvement and support at this critical time. 1 See Pub. L. No , 19 Stat. 568, (Oct. 9, 015), amending49 U.S.C Form FRA F , Office of Management and Budget Control No See 49 U.S.C. 0157(a)(3)(A), (B)(i}--{vii).

15 Mr. Kevin Corbett Page My staff will reach out to you shortly to schedule a meeting to discuss the actions NJT is taking to ensure that NJT, at a minimum, meets the statutory criteria necessary to qualify for an alternative schedule. FRA considers safety, and the expeditious implementation ofptc technology, to be of paramount importance. FRA is committed to continuing to assist NJT, to the greatest extent possible, to prepare N JT to meet the December 31, 018, deadline or to qualify for and obtain an alternative schedule with a deadline no later than December 31, 00. If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Carolyn Hayward-Wiliiams, StaffDirector, Positive Train Control/Signal & Train Control Division, at (0) or C.Hayward-Williams@dot.gov.

16 U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Railroad Administration Administrator 100 New Jersey Avenue, SE Washington, DC 0590 The Honorable Susana Martinez Governor of New Mexico State Capitol 490 Old Santa Fe Trail, Room 400 Santa Fe, NM 'JfJN 1- HI /rhe Honorable Tom Church / Cabinet Secretary New Mexico Department of Transportation P.O. Box 1149 Santa Fe, NM Re: Commuter Railroad at Risk of Failing to Meet Congressional Deadline (Docket No. FRA ) Dear Governor Martinez and Secretary Church: The purpose of this letter is to inform you of the Federal Railroad Administration's (FRA) concerns regarding the New Mexico Rail Runner Express' s (NMRX) progress toward implementing a positive train control (PTC) system. Under Title 49 United States Code (U.S.C.) 0157, each Class I railroad and each entity providing regularly scheduled intercity or commuter rail passenger transportation must implement a PTC system on: (1) its main line over which 5 million or more gross tons of annual traffic and poison- or toxic-by-inhalation hazardous materials are transported; () its main line over which intercity or commuter rail passenger transportation is regularly provided; and (3) any other tracks the Secretary of Transportation prescribes by regulation or order. 1 Under the statutory mandate and FRA's implementing regulations, a PTC system must be designed to prevent train-to-train collisions, over-speed derailments, incursions into established work zones, and the movement of a train through a switch left in the wrong position. 1 Rail Safety Improvement Act of008, Pub. L. No , 104(a), 1 Stat (Oct. 16, 008), as amended by the Positive Train Control Enforcement and Implementation Act of015, Pub. L. No , 19 Stat. 568, (Oct. 9, 015) and the Fixing America's Surface Transportation Act, Pub. L. No , 11315(d), 19 Stat. 131, 1675 (Dec. 4, 015). See 49 CFR part 36, subpart I (Positive Train Control Systems). See, e.g., 49 U.S.C. 0157(i)(5); 49 CFR

17 Each railroad subject to the statutory PTC implementation mandate must complete full implementation of a PTC system on all required route miles by December 31, 018, unless the railroad submits, and FRA approves, an "ruternative schedule and sequence" with a deadline that is as soon as practicable, but no later than December 31, Based on FRA's review ofnmrx's Quarterly PTC Progress Report for Quarter 1 of018, 4 FRA considers NMRX at risk of not being able to meet the statutory criteria necessary to qualify for an alternative schedule. As self-reported in its Quarter 1 of018 Report, NMRX had installed 9% of its PTC system hardware as of March 31, 018. FRA considers any railroad that had installed less than 85% of its PTC system hardware as of March 31, 018, to be at risk, as hardware installation is only an initial phase of implementing a PTC system. To qualify for FRA approval of an alternative schedule, a railroad must demonstrate in a written notification that it has met the following statutory criteria: Installed, by December 31, 018, all PTC system hardware that will be installed for PTC system implementation, consistent with the railroad's PTC Implementation Plan (PTCIP); Acquired, by December 31, 018, all spectrum necessary for implementation of the railroad's PTC system, consistent with the railroad's PTCIP; Completed the employee training required under 49 CFR part 36, subpart I for all applicable personnel in any territory, or segment thereof, where the PTC system is currently being operated in revenue service demonstration (RSD) or revenue service; Advanced Testing and/or Implementation: o For Class I railroads and Amtrak, the railroad has implemented a PTC system or initiated FRA-approved RSD on the majority ofterritories (e.g., subdivisions or districts) or route miles the railroad owns or controls that are required to have operations governed by a PTC system; o For other railroads (i.e., not Class I railroads or Amtrak),.the railroad has initiated FRA-approved RSD on at least one territory that is required to have operations governed by a PTC system, or met any other criteria established by FRA; Included in its PTCIP an alternative schedule and sequence for implementing a PTC system as soon as practicable, but no later than December 31, 00; and Certified to FRAin writing that it will be in full compliance with 49 U.S.C on or before the deadline in the proposed alternative schedule and sequence. 5 Given the criteria noted above, and NMRX' s PTC system implementation progress as of March 31, 018, FRA is concerned about NMRX' s ability to complete each statutory prerequisite nece~sary for FRA to approve an alternative schedule with a deadline beyond December 31, U.S.C. 0157(a); see also 49 U.S.C. 0157(a)(3)(A)-(D). 4 Form FRA F , Office ofmanagement and Budget Control No U.S.C. 0157(a)(3)(A)-(D) U.S.C. 0157(a)(3)(B)(i)-(vii).

18 FRA requests your direct involvement to ensure NMRX prioritizes PTC system installation, PTC system field testing and RSD/ and full implementation of an FRA~certified and interoperable PTC system. Your.support is especially critical at this time to help ensure that NMRX has sufficient technical resources and state~level oversight ofptc system implementation for NMRX to, at a minimum, meet the statutory criteria necessary to qualify for an alternative schedule. FRA, however, understands that NMRX is in the process of preparing a request for a temporary main line track exception under 49 CFR (c)(1)(iii). As FRA has not formally received or approved the request for a main line track exception, FRA wanted to notify you of our general concerns now and to reiterate the statutory requirements for an alternative schedule, in the event that NMRX does not obtain FRA approval of a main line track exception in advance of December 31,018. FRA considers safety, and the expeditious implementation ofptc technology, to be of paramount importance. FRA continues to assist NMRX, to the greatest extent possible, to prepare NMRX to qualify for and obtain either a temporary main line track exception or an alternative schedule with a deadline no later than December 31, 00. We thank you for your commitment to the safety of the commuter railroads in your state. If you would like to discuss our concerns with NMRX' s PTC implementation progress or have questions, please contact Ms. Carolyn Hayward~ Williams, Staff Director, Positive Train Control/Signal & Train Control Division, at (0) 493~6399 or C.Hayward~ Williams@dot.gov. 7 See49 CFR

19 U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Railroad Adminisf(afion Administrator 100 New Jersey Avenue, SE Washington, DC 0590 'JUN ~r. ~chael~oland General ~anager ~orthern Indiana Commuter Transportation District 33 East US Highway 1 Chesterton, W Re: At Risk of Failing to Meet Congressional Deadline (Docket No. FRA ) Dear ~r. ~oland: The purpose of this letter is to inform the ~orthern Indiana Commuter Transportation District (NICD) that the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) remains concerned about ~ICD's ability to meet the statutory deadline for implementation of a positive train control (PTC) system. As you are aware, the Positive Train Control Enforcement and Implementation Act of015 1 requires each railroad subject to the statutory mandate, including ~lcd, to fully implement a PTC system by December 31,018, on all route miles where operations must be governed by a PTC system, unless the railroad submits, and FRA approves, an "alternative schedule and sequence" with a deadline that is as soon as practicable, but no later than December 31, 00. Based on ~ICD's Quarterly PTC Progress Report for Quarter 1 of018, FRA considers ~lcd at risk of not being able to meet the statutory criteria necessary to qualify for an alternative schedule. As self-reported in NICD's Quarter 1 of018 Report, ~lcd had installed 53% ofthe hardware required for its PTC system as of ~arch 31, 018, representing a 1% increase in hardware installation since December 31, 017. FRA considers any railroad that had installed less than 85% of its PTC system hardware as of ~arch 31, 018, to be at risk, as hardware installation is only an initial phase of implementing a PTC system. With approximately seven months remaining until December 31, 018, FRA is reiterating our concern that ~lcd is at risk of not being able, by December 31, 018, to install all PTC system hardware consistent with its PTC Implementation Plan and to meet the other statutory criteria required for an alternative schedule, as further explained infra's April4, 018, letter. 3 FRA will inform your state department of transportation and governor offra's concerns and encourage their direct involvement and support at this critical time. 1 See Pub. L. No , 19 Stat. 568, (Oct. 9, 015), amending 49 U.S.C Form FRA F , Office of Management and Budget Control No See 49 U.S.C. 0157(a)(3)(A), (B)(i}--(vii).

20 Mr. Michael Noland Page My staff will reach out to you shortly to ~chedule a meeting to discuss the actions NICD is taking to ensure that NICD, at a minimum, meets the statutory criteria necessary to qualify for an alternative schedule. FRA considers safety, and the expeditious implementation of PTC technology, to be of paramount importance. FRA is committed to continuing to assist NICD, to the gr~atest extent possible, to prepare NICD to meet the December 31, 018, deadline or to qualify for and obtain an alternative schedule with a deadline no later than December 31, 00. If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Carolyn Hayward-Williams, Staff Director, Positive Train Control/Signal & Train Control Division, at (0) or C.Hayward-Williams@dot.gov.

21 U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Railroad Administration Administrator 100 New Jersey Avenue, SE Washington, DC 0590 Mr. Jim Hartnett President Peninsula Corridor Joint Powers Board P.O. Box 3006, 150 San Carlos Avenue San Carlos, CA 'JlJH 1 - ~018 Re: At Risk of Failing to Meet Congressional Deadline (Docket No. FRA ) Dear Mr. Hartnett: The purpose of this letter is to inform the Peninsula Corridor Joint Powers Board (Caltrain) that the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) remains concerned about Caltrain's ability to meet the statutory deadline for implementation of a positive train control (PTC) system. As you are aware, the Positive Train Control Enforcement and Implementation Act of015 1 requires each railroad subject to the statutory mandate, including Caltrain, to fully implement a PTC system by December 31, 018, on all route miles where operations must be governed by a PTC system, unless the railroad submits, and FRA approves, an "alternative schedule and sequence" with a deadline that is as soon as practicable, but no later than December 31, 00. Based on Caltrain's Quarterly PTC Progress Repod for Quarter 1 of018, FRA considers Cal train at risk of not being able to meet the statutory criteria necessary to qualify for an alternative schedule. As self-reported in Caltrain' s Quarter 1 of 018 Report, Caltrain had installed 74% ofthe hardware required for its PTC system as ofmarch 31,018. FRA considers any railroad that had installed less than 85% of its PTC system hardware as of March 31, 018, to be at risk, as hardware installation is only an initial phase of implementing a PTC system. With approximately seven months remaining until December 31, 018, -FRA is reiterating our concern that Cal train is at risk of not being able, by December 31, 018, to install all PTC system hardware consistent with its PTC Implementation Plan and to meet the other statutory criteria required for an alternative schedule, as further explained infra's Apri14, 018, letter. 3 FRA will inform your state department of transportation and governor offra's concerns and encourage their direct involvement and support at this critical time. 1 See Pub. L. No , 19 Stat. 568, (Oct. 9, 015), amending 49 U.S.C Form FRA F , Office of Management and Budget Control No See 49 U.S.C. 0157(a)(3)(A), (B)(i)-(vii).

22 Mr. Jim Hartnett Page My staff will reach out to you shortly to schedule a meeting to discuss the actions Cal train is taking to ensure that Caltrain, at a minimum, meets the statutory criteria necessary to qualify for an alternative schedule. FRA considers safety, and the expeditious implementation ofptc technology, to be of paramount importance. FRA is committed to continuing to assist Caltrain, to the greatest extent possible, to prepare Caltrain to meet the December 31, 018, deadline or to qualify for and obtain an alternative schedule with a deadline no later than December 31, 00. If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Carolyn Hayward-Williams, Staff Director, Positive Train ControVSignal & Train Control Division, at (0) or C.Hayward-Williams@dot.gov.

23 U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Railroad Administration Administrator 100 New Jersey Avenue, SE Washington, DC 0590 Ms. Bonnie Murphy Vice President of Commuter Rail/Railroad Management Trinity Railway Express 4801 Rock Island Road Irving, TX Re: At Risk of Failing to Meet Congressional Deadline (Docket No. FRA ) Dear Ms. Murphy: The purpose of this letter is to inform the Trinity Railway Express (TRE) that the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) remains concerned about TRE's ability to meet the statutory deadline for implementation of a positive train control (PTC) system. As you are aware, the Positive Train Control Enforcement and Implementation Act of015 1 requires each railroad subject to the statutory mandate, including TRE, to fully implement a PTC system by December 31, 018, on all route miles where operations must be governed by a PTC system, unless the railroad submits, and FRA approves, an "alternative schedule and sequence" with a deadline that is as soon as practicable, but no later than December 31, 00. Based on TRE's Quarterly PTC Progress Report for Quarter 1 of018, FRA considers TREat risk of not being able to meet the statutory criteria necessary to qualify for an alternative schedule. As self-reported in TRE's Quarter 1 of018 Report, TRE had installed 0% ofthe hardware required for its PTC system as ofmarch 31,018, representing no increase in hardware installation since December 31, 017, or previous quarters. FRA considers any railroad that had installed less than 85% of its PTC system hardware as of March 31, 018, to be at risk, as hardware installation is only an initial phase of implementing a PTC system. With approximately seven months remaining until December 31, 018, FRA is reiterating our concern that TRE is at risk of not being able, by December 31, 018, to install all PTC system hardware consistent with its PTC Implementation Plan and to meet the other statutory criteria required for an alternative schedule, as further explained infra's April4, 018, letter. 3 FRA will inform your state department of transportation and governor offra's concerns and encourage their direct involvement and support at this critical time. 1 See Pub. L. No , 19 Stat. 568, (Oct. 9, 015), amending 49 U.S.C Form FRA F , Office of Management and Budget Control No See 49 U.S.C. 0157(a)(3)(A), (B)(i)-(vii).

24 Ms. Bonnie Murphy Page My staff will reach out to you shortly to schedule a meeting to discuss the actions TRE is taking to ensure that TRE, at a minimum, meets the statutory criteria necessary to qualify for an alternative schedule. FRA considers safety, and the expeditious implementation ofptc technology, to be of paramount importance. FRA is committed to continuing to assist TRE, to the greatest extent possible, to prepare TRE to meet the December 31, 018, deadline or to qualify for and obtain an alternative schedule with a deadline no later than December 31, 00.. If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Carolyn Hayward-Williams, Staff Director, Positive Train ControVSignal & Train Control Division, at (0) or C.Hayward-Williams@dot.gov.