USA Banner

Official US Government Icon

Official websites use .gov
A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States.

Secure Site Icon

Secure .gov websites use HTTPS
A lock ( ) or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.

U.S. Department of Transportation U.S. Department of Transportation Icon United States Department of Transportation United States Department of Transportation

All Authenticated

Subscribe to RSS

Qualifications for Locomotive Engineers

In January 1997, FRA convened a working group comprised of rail industry and labor representatives to recommend revisions to FRA�s requirements for the qualification and certification of locomotive engineers (49 CFR Part 240). The working group examined data, discussed the successes and failures...

Locomotive Cab Sanitation Standards

FRA proposes to amend its regulations by adding standards that address toilet and washing facilities for employees who work in locomotive cabs. The proposal provides exceptions for certain existing equipment and operations, and establishes servicing requirements.

Locomotive Crashworthiness

FRA is proposing to establish comprehensive, minimum standards for locomotive crashworthiness. Locomotive crashworthiness protection is necessary because locomotive collisions can result in crew injuries and fatalities. These proposed performance standards are intended to help protect locomotive...

Electronically Controlled Pneumatic Brake Systems

FRA proposes revisions to the regulations governing freight power brakes and equipment by adding a new subpart addressing electronically controlled pneumatic (ECP) brake systems. The proposed regulations are designed to provide for and encourage the safe implementation and use of ECP brake...

Control of Alcohol and Drug Use: Proposed Application of Random Testing and Other Requirements to Employees of a Foreign Railroad Who Are Based Outside the United States and Perform Train or Dispatching Service in the United States; Request for Comment on

FRA proposes to narrow the scope of exemptions for foreign railroads and certain small railroads to FRA's regulation on the control of alcohol and drug use. This NPRM also seeks to reopen a discussion of part 219 implementation issues, many of which were first raised in FRA�s 1992 advance notice...

Conductor Certification

FRA proposes to prescribe regulations for certification of conductors, as required by the Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2008. The proposed rule would require railroads to have a formal program for certifying conductors. As part of that program, railroads would be required to have a formal...

Bridge Safety Standards

FRA is proposing to standardize and establish Federal requirements for railroad bridges. This proposed rule would require track owners to implement bridge management programs that include annual inspections of railroad bridges. The proposed rule would also require track owners to know the safe...