Transportation Department, Federal Railroad Administration
This rule permits railroads to use a simulation that is instructor-led, computer-based, and three-dimensional (3D) to satisfy the hands-on portion of periodic refresher training under FRA's brake system training requirements, consistent with waivers FRA has granted to date. This computer-based 3D simulation training can provide employees with randomized scenarios that may not be readily available for hands-on training and facilitate real-time feedback on performance of duties.
Document Headings Document headings vary by document type but may contain the following: the agency or agencies that issued and signed a document the number of the CFR title and the number of each part the document amends, proposes to amend, or is directly related to the agency docket number / agency internal file number the RIN which identifies each regulatory action listed in the Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions See the Document Drafting Handbook for more details. Department of Transportation Federal Railroad Administration 49 CFR Part 232 [Docket No. FRA-2025-0127] RIN 2130-AD51 AGENCY: Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Final rule. SUMMARY: This rule permits railroads to use a simulation that is instructor-led, computer-based, and three-dimensional (3D) to satisfy the hands-on portion of periodic refresher training under FRA's brake system training requirements, consistent with waivers FRA has granted to date. This computer-based 3D simulation training can provide employees with randomized scenarios that may not be readily available for hands-on training and facilitate real-time feedback on performance of duties. DATES: This rule is effective September 30, 2026. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Check Kam, Mechanical Engineer, Office of Railroad Safety, FRA, telephone: (202) 366-2139, email: ( printed page 55785) Check.Kam@dot.gov ; or Elizabeth Gross, Attorney Adviser, FRA, email: Elizabeth.Gross@dot.gov . SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Background Consistent with Executive Order (E.O.) 14192, Unleashing Prosperity Through Deregulation ( 90 FR 9065 , Feb. 6, 2025), and E.O. 14219 , Ensuring Lawful Governance and Implementing the President's “Department of Government Efficiency” Deregulatory Initiative ( 90 FR 10583 , Feb. 25, 2025), FRA is reviewing its regulatory requirements in 49 CFR parts 200 through 299 and updating requirements to reduce unnecessary burdens without compr…
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Citation: 91 FR 55784
