HJR0088 Summary

• Calls on Congress to extend the December 31, 2015 deadline for passenger and Class I railroads to implement Positive Train Control systems mandated by the Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2008.

• Requests that if Congress does not extend the deadline, it authorize the Federal Railroad Administration to grant individual waivers to railroads demonstrating good faith implementation efforts.

• Acknowledges Metra's diligent compliance efforts while noting technical challenges including radio frequency spectrum limitations and insufficient federal and state funding for the expensive, complex system.

• Notes that no commuter rail line in the United States has yet fully implemented an interoperable Positive Train Control system, and warns that compliance failures could result in operational shutdowns or daily fines.

• Directs Illinois congressional delegation to receive copies of this resolution.