The PRESS Task Force consists of approximately 200 contributing members. These members represent commuter railroads, Amtrak, car builders, component suppliers, rail labor organizations, trade associations and government agencies.
The current published design and operating standards and recommended practices were developed under the sponsorship of passenger railroads in the United States to improve safety, reliability, and operating efficiency of passenger rail equipment.
This Manual of Standards and Recommended Practices for Rail Passenger Equipment is developed, approved and maintained by the Passenger Rail Equipment Safety Standards (PRESS) Task Force of the American Public Transportation Association (APTA).
APTA passenger rail equipment standards and recommended practices are developed by the technical committees of the PRESS Task Force. With the exception of APTA staff advisors, members of these committees serve voluntarily and without compensation. The standards and recommended practices developed through the PRESS Task Force represent a consensus of the broad expertise, including railroads, builders, suppliers, rail labor, and government officials, within the industry on the subject.
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