Train conductors can now use digital licenses, and it's harder to revoke them

The US Federal Railroad Administration has updated rules for train conductors. They can now use electronic licenses, and the agency needs less information on those licenses. It also made it harder for the agency to revoke a conductor's license.

For years, train conductors had to carry paper licenses and faced a specific process if their license was challenged. This change means they can use digital credentials, which is a small but practical shift. It also makes it more difficult for the agency to take away a conductor's license, which could affect how the agency enforces safety rules.