Train Crew Size Safety Requirements

FRA proposes regulations establishing safe minimum requirements for the size of train crews depending on the type of operation. A minimum requirement of two crewmembers is proposed for all railroad operations, with exceptions proposed for those operations that do not pose significant safety risks to railroad employees, the public, or the environment. This proposed rule would also establish minimum requirements for the location of crewmembers on a moving train and promote safe and effective teamwork. FRA also proposes a special approval procedure to allow railroads to petition FRA to continue legacy operations with one-person train crews and allow any railroad to petition FRA for approval to initiate a new train operation with fewer than two crewmembers. This collection of information is mandatory, collected as needed, and is associated with FRA's rule 49 CFR part 218, subpart G.

The latest form for Train Crew Size Safety Requirements expires 2027-06-30 and can be found here.