Miscellaneous Revisions to the Qualification and Certification of Conductors
This rule updates FRA's conductor certification requirements to reduce the information required on a conductor's certificate and allowing certificates to be electronic. This rule also changes the certification revocation process and the Administrative Hearing Officer (AHO) process. Lastly, this rule makes administrativ
| Agency | Transportation Department, Federal Railroad Administration |
|---|---|
| Document type | Rule |
| Published | 2026-04-28 |
| Summary | This rule updates FRA's conductor certification requirements to reduce the information required on a conductor's certificate and allowing certificates to be electronic. This rule also changes the certification revocation process and the Administrative Hearing Officer (AHO) process. Lastly, this rule makes administrative updates, including revising definitions and correcting errors in the regulatory text. |
| Document number | 2026-08259 |
| Official record | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/04/28/2026-08259/miscellaneous-revisions-to-the-qualification-and-certification-of-conductors |