Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) has awarded a contract for a Vehicle (trains/locomotives) Cell Phone “texting” Notification System to ProTran1
The system is designed to detect unauthorized use of cell phones and texting (NOT BLOCK) in an operator’s cab and sound an audible warning. The system also can automatically notify a supervisor or control center. Initial testing was successful and MTA has moved forward to a pilot program.

If the pilot is successful, MTA plans to outfit its entire fleet with the technology.

John P. Tolman
Vice President and National Legislative Representative
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen
Teamsters Rail Conference
25 Louisiana Ave. NW
Washington, D.C. 20001
Office: (202) 624-8776
Cell: (216) 272-1246
Fax: (202) 624-3086
tolman@ble.org
www.bletdc.org