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Qualification and Certification of Locomotive Engineers

This rule updates FRA's locomotive engineer certification requirements to reduce the information required on a locomotive engineer'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 rul

AgencyTransportation Department, Federal Railroad Administration
Document typeRule
Published2026-04-28
SummaryThis rule updates FRA's locomotive engineer certification requirements to reduce the information required on a locomotive engineer'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 number2026-08257
Official recordhttps://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/04/28/2026-08257/qualification-and-certification-of-locomotive-engineers

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