FRACertifyMotormen Posted June 13, 2010 Share #1 Posted June 13, 2010 Here's something for everyone to ponder. Should TA train operators/motormen be subject to federal licensing requirements? IMHO, as a veteran (27 years) motorman, I'd answer, "YES". What do you think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTR Admiralty Posted June 13, 2010 Share #2 Posted June 13, 2010 Here's something for everyone to ponder. Should TA train operators/motormen be subject to federal licensing requirements? IMHO, as a veteran (27 years) motorman, I'd answer, "YES". What do you think? Well in a way, but isn't the MTA a state bureaucracy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zman Posted June 13, 2010 Share #3 Posted June 13, 2010 FRA licensing should only apply to operations which operate directly under FRA rules. Since the NYCTA is for the most part self-ruled, then the answer is 'no' to your question. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex L. Posted June 13, 2010 Share #4 Posted June 13, 2010 Here's something for everyone to ponder. Should TA train operators/motormen be subject to federal licensing requirements? IMHO, as a veteran (27 years) motorman, I'd answer, "YES". What do you think? Be careful what you wish for - FRA licensed engineers get 30 days for their first signal overrun and can lose their license with the second. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bveguy Posted June 13, 2010 Share #5 Posted June 13, 2010 Wow, that's tough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rutgers Tube Posted June 13, 2010 Share #6 Posted June 13, 2010 Be careful what you wish for - FRA licensed engineers get 30 days for their first signal overrun and can lose their license with the second. That's interesting, since overspeed penalty brake applications are fairly common on the railroad. Both the NYC Subway's Automatic Block Signalling system using trip arms to put a train BIE due to an operator's failure to stop before a restrictive signal and the MNRR and LIRR pulse code cab signalling system with integrated Automatic Train Control, where an engineer's failure to properly acknowledge a restrictive cab signal change leads to a penalty brake application serve the same purpose. The FRA is extremely strict, and for good reason. I wonder if penalties for overruns in CPL, Manual Block and movable (cab signal) block are all the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FRACertifyMotormen Posted June 22, 2010 Author Share #7 Posted June 22, 2010 I think that FRA certification would be beneficial to the 99.999% of us that do the job the right way. It would only hurt the very small minority that try and skirt the rules. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kamen Rider Posted June 22, 2010 Share #8 Posted June 22, 2010 Please, watch the Nazi Banksters Crimes Ripple Effect at http://jforjustice.co.uk/banksters Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Paniagua Posted June 26, 2010 Share #9 Posted June 26, 2010 The Subway is actually under the auspices of the FTA (Federal Transit Administartion) which is lighter (looser) than it's FRA counterpart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FRACertifyMotormen Posted June 26, 2010 Author Share #10 Posted June 26, 2010 IMHO, the FTA's rules are too loose. Bring NYCTA train crews under FRA regulation would make for better quality service for the passengers, and better working conditions for the crews. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RTOMan Posted June 26, 2010 Share #11 Posted June 26, 2010 Here's something for everyone to ponder. Should TA train operators/motormen be subject to federal licensing requirements? IMHO, as a veteran (27 years) motorman, I'd answer, "YES". What do you think? HHHHmmm i heard this question asked before....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zman Posted June 26, 2010 Share #12 Posted June 26, 2010 IMHO, the FTA's rules are too loose. Bring NYCTA train crews under FRA regulation would make for better quality service for the passengers, and better working conditions for the crews. Let's just say that I do not share your beliefs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Posted June 26, 2010 Share #13 Posted June 26, 2010 Just what we need, more solutions in search of problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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