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

WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Federal Railroad Administration has issued a proposed rule called: Qualification and Certification of Locomotive Engineers and Conductors: Incorporation of Longstanding C.

The proposed rule was published in the Federal Register on July 1 by Kyle D. Fields, Chief Counsel.

Summary: FRA proposes to amend its 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). FRA does not intend this NPRM to be a disincentive to railroads implementing alternative close call reporting programs outs...