Protran Technology, a Harsco Rail company, announced that it will provide the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) with its advanced Roadway Worker Protection System (RWPS). The system adds a second layer of protection to the tracks by simultaneously alerting track workers of an approaching train and operators of worker presence.
With its order, SEPTA becomes the first operating system to launch both Positive Train Control and Roadway Worker Protection Systems, meeting the Federal Railroad Administration’s (FRA) recommendation two years ahead of schedule.
“Railway safety is very much on the national agenda, and we are proud to partner with major operators like SEPTA to help safeguard human life. With more than 3,500 of our systems in operation, nothing is more important to us than the goal of protecting workers through leading-edge safety technology,” said Peter Bartek, Harsco Rail Sales Director.
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