Train engineers can now use electronic licenses, changing how they prove their qualifications

The US railroad regulator has updated its rules for qualifying locomotive engineers. This means engineers can now use electronic certificates and the process for revoking a certificate has changed.

For decades, locomotive engineers carried paper certificates to prove they were qualified. This rule change means they can now use digital versions, making it easier to manage their credentials. It also streamlines the process for the railroad regulator to handle certifications and revocations, potentially speeding up administrative actions.