Proposed changes to railroad worker certification requirements
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The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) is proposing new rules regarding how locomotive engineers and conductors are trained and certified. Under the proposal, railroad companies would be required to ensure that these workers have English language proficiency before they are certified or recertified.
Why it matters: These changes would alter how railroad companies train and monitor their staff, specifically regarding language skills, manual operation testing, and movement across certain borders.
Who it affects
- Railroad carriers and their employees (locomotive engineers and conductors)
This is a proposed rule from the Federal Railroad Administration; readers should consult the official Federal Register notice before relying on these requirements.
Agency: Transportation Department, Federal Railroad Administration
Source: Federal Register — read the official document