FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMINISTRATION ISSUES RULE: QUALIFICATION AND CERTIFICATION OF LOCOMOTIVE ENGINEERS AND CONDUCTORS: INCORPORATION OF LONGSTANDING C

WASHINGTON, April 28 -- Federal Railroad Administration has issued a rule called: Qualification and Certification of Locomotive Engineers and Conductors: Incorporation of Longstanding C.

The rule was published in the Federal Register on April 28 by David A. Fink, Administrator.

Summary: This rule amends FRA regulations governing the qualification and certification of locomotive engineers and conductors, to codify longstanding waivers that have granted relief from certain certification requirements for railroads that participate in the FRA-sponsored Confidential Close Call Reporting System (C 3RS).

For more information, contact Mike Long, Director of Railroad Operations and Outreach, FRA, telephone: [phone], email: [e-mail];...