I just read on another board that UP announced today it is planning to embargo all passenger traffic on it's lines, effective January 1, 2016, if Congress does not extend the deadline for installation of PTC. This would effectively bring transportation to a standstill, as Amtrak, Altamont Corridor Express, and CalTrain would not be able to operate. I have confirmed this information with a document that is posted on UP's website.
This creates an interesting discussion. What do we do if Congress doesn't extend the deadline for PTC implementation? I'm assuming the other railroads (BNSF, CSX, etc.) are in the same situation. What do you think? Add your thoughts below.
Here is a link to the UP document: [
www.uprr.com]