FRA Crew Management & Fatigue Rules 2

Question 1

Under the FRA Hours of Service law, what is the maximum number of hours a train employee may be on duty in any 24-hour period during a period of 7 consecutive days?

Accepted Answer

60 hours

Answer

FRA Hours of Service limits train employees to no more than 60 hours on duty in any period of 7 consecutive days.

Question 2

A train employee who has been on duty for 12 hours is required to receive a minimum off-duty period of how many hours before returning to service?

Accepted Answer

10 hours

Answer

After reaching the 12-hour on-duty limit, train employees must receive at least 10 consecutive hours off duty before returning to service.

Question 3

Which FRA regulation specifically governs fatigue management plans for railroad carriers?

Accepted Answer

49 CFR Part 228

Answer

49 CFR Part 228 covers Hours of Service of Railroad Employees, including fatigue management plan requirements.

Question 4

What does the term 'limbo time' refer to in FRA Hours of Service regulations?

Accepted Answer

Time an employee is held away from home terminal awaiting transportation

Answer

Limbo time refers to the period when a train employee, after relieving from duty, is waiting at a location away from the home terminal for transportation back.

Question 5

Under FRA rules, a railroad's fatigue management plan must be updated at minimum every how many years?

Accepted Answer

2 years

Answer

FRA regulations require railroads to review and update their fatigue management plans at least every two years.

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FRA Crew Management & Fatigue Rules 2