FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMINISTRATION ISSUES RULE: PERMITTING USE OF COMPUTER-BASED, THREE-DIMENSIONAL SIMULATION FOR PERIODIC REFRESHER TRAINING ON BRAKE SYSTEMS

WASHINGTON, Aug. 31 -- Federal Railroad Administration has issued a rule called: Permitting Use of Computer-Based, Three-Dimensional Simulation for Periodic Refresher Training on Brake Systems.

The rule was published in the Federal Register on Aug. 31 by David A. Fink, Administrator.

Summary: This rule permits railroads to use a simulation that is instructor-led, computer-based, and three-dimensional (3D) to satisfy the hands-on portion of periodic refresher training under FRA's brake system training requirements, consistent with waivers FRA has granted to date. This computer-based 3D simulation training can provide employees with randomized scenarios that may not be readily available for hands-on training and facilitate real-time feedbac...