FRAProposed Rule
Qualification and Certification: Locomotive Engineers
TransportationLabor & Workplace
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Summary
The Federal Railroad Administration is proposing new rules for how locomotive engineers must be trained and certified to operate trains safely. These standards ensure that people operating trains have the proper skills and knowledge, which helps protect passengers, workers, and communities along railroad routes.
Key Points
- 1The rule sets qualification and certification requirements that locomotive engineers must meet before operating trains
- 2It affects railroad companies and anyone training to become a locomotive engineer
- 3The proposal is open for public comment until September 3, 2025, giving people a chance to share their views before the rule becomes final
- 4Better-trained engineers can help reduce train accidents and derailments that might affect public safety
- 5Railroad companies will need to ensure their engineers meet these new standards or update their training programs
Key Dates
Published
July 1, 2025
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