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Federal Register · July 1, 2025
The title they went with Qualification and Certification of Locomotive Engineers and Conductors: Incorporation of Longstanding C3RS Waivers Noisy translates that to

Railroad engineers can keep their jobs even after making a mistake, if they report it

What happened
US rail regulators are making permanent a rule that lets locomotive engineers and conductors avoid punishment for certain safety violations. This applies if they report the incident through a specific confidential system, encouraging them to admit mistakes without fear of losing their jobs.
Why it matters
For years, railroad workers faced a choice: report a close call and risk losing their certification, or stay silent. This rule change means they can now report errors without that immediate threat. The goal is to get more data on near-misses, which helps prevent future accidents.
The signal
Watch for an increase in reported close calls from railroads participating in the Confidential Close Call Reporting System (C3RS) over the next year.
If you insist
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