FRA's Operating Practices staff examine railroad operating rules, employee qualification guidelines, and training and testing programs to determine compliance with the Railroad Safety Act of 1970, the Hours of Service Act, and relevant sections of Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations.

Regulations

(Title 49 CFR)

• 217-Railroad operating rules
• 218-Railroad operating practices
• 219-Control of alcohol and drug use
• 220-Railroad communications
• 221-Rear end marking device-passenger, commuter and freight trains
• 222-Use of locomotive horns at public highway-rail grade crossings
• 225-Railroad accidents/incidents: Reports, classification, and investigations
• 228-Hours of service of railroad employees
• 239-Passenger train emergency preparedness
• 240-Qualification and certification of locomotive engineers
• 242-Qualification and certification of conductors