Systems and methods for remotely controlling a rail vehicle (100) are provided. In one embodiment, a remote operator control system (142) includes a communication link (148) to send and receive rail vehicle information (118,136), an operator interface (146), and a controller (150). The controller (150) is configured to send, through the communication link (148), a request to establish communication with a positive train control system (110) on-board a selected rail vehicle (100) based on an operating condition. In response to receiving confirmation of communication with the positive train control system (110), the controller (150) is configured to receive positive train control information for the selected rail vehicle (100) through the communication link (148), and display the positive train control information for the selected rail vehicle (100) on the operator interface (146).