FY24 CRS Congressionally Directed Spending-Track Intrusion System and Positive Train Control Project, CA

The Project will demonstrate the efficacy of deploying artificial intelligence for prototype track intrusion detection, integrated with PTC, on a 4.1 mile stretch of railroad on the Ventura Subdivision to detect potential trespassers on the rail right-of-way and prevent strikes by alerting the train automatically. The funding will support the purchase of track intrusion equipment, i.e. cameras, LiDAR and/or radar to identify trespassers. Significant public benefits and preservation of life are anticipated by successful demonstration, upscaling, and transfer of this innovative approach to integrate technologies to prevent train strikes. • The project will be conducted on a 4.1 mile stretch of railroad on the Ventura Subdivision. • The funding will support the purchase of track intrusion equipment, such as cameras, LiDAR, and/or radar. • The project aims to detect potential trespassers on the rail right-of-way and prevent strikes by alerting the train automatically. • The project is expected to have significant public benefits and preservation of life. • The project will demonstrate the efficacy of deploying artificial intelligence for prototype track intrusion detection, integrated with PTC.