Train engineers can now show their licenses on a phone

The US railroad regulator is making it easier for locomotive engineers to carry their licenses. They can now use an electronic version instead of a paper certificate. The regulator is also simplifying the process for revoking licenses and appealing those decisions.

For decades, train engineers had to carry a physical paper license. This small change means they can use a digital version, like a driver's license on a phone. It also streamlines the process if an engineer's license is challenged, making the system slightly less bureaucratic for individual workers.