REC Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) Regulations 2

Question 1

Under FRA regulations, what is the maximum blood alcohol concentration (BAC) permitted for a railroad engineer on duty?

Accepted Answer

0.04%

Answer

FRA regulations (49 CFR Part 219) set the maximum BAC for on-duty railroad employees at 0.04%, which is half the legal driving limit in most states.

Question 2

According to FRA Track Safety Standards, Class 1 track has a maximum allowable passenger train speed of:

Accepted Answer

15 mph

Answer

FRA Track Safety Standards (49 CFR Part 213) permit a maximum speed of 15 mph for passenger trains on Class 1 track.

Question 3

What FRA regulation governs locomotive engineer certification requirements?

Accepted Answer

49 CFR Part 240

Answer

49 CFR Part 240 establishes the qualification and certification standards for locomotive engineers.

Question 4

Under FRA Hours of Service regulations, after how many consecutive hours on duty must a train crew member receive an off-duty period?

Accepted Answer

12 hours

Answer

FRA Hours of Service laws (49 CFR Part 228) limit train crew members to a maximum of 12 consecutive hours on duty.

Question 5

Which FRA regulation covers the inspection and maintenance requirements for freight cars?

Accepted Answer

49 CFR Part 215

Answer

49 CFR Part 215 (Railroad Freight Car Safety Standards) establishes inspection and maintenance requirements for freight cars.

(REC) Railroad Engineer Certification Practice Test