FRA Issues Proposed Rule to Enhance Train Safety, Codify Train Crew Size Requirements

WASHINGTON – To enhance safety, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) today announced a proposed rule requiring a minimum of two train crewmembers for over-the-road railroad operations, with some exceptions for certain low risk operations and circumstances where mitigating measures are in place to protect railroad employees, the public, and the environment.

Public comments will be open for 60 days and close on 09/26/2022.