How does a private railroad repair shop become certified by the FRA?
A. The FRA does not certify private car/locomotive repair facilities. The Association of American Railroads (AAR) is responsible for private repair shop certification. You can contact AAR at: Association of American Railroads Technical Services Division American Railroads Building 50 F Street, NW Washington, DC 20001 (202) 639-2100 Q-3. How do I become a locomotive engineer? A. No schools specifically train locomotive engineers. Most engineers are hired by the railroad as crewmembers or other similar positions, and are then promoted from within. The railroads are responsible for training engineers according to FRA guidelines. The FRA does not certify engineers. Q-4. To whom do I address a formal complaint? A. If you wish to file a formal complaint, you should send your letter to: Mr. Joseph Boardman Administrator Federal Railroad Administration 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE Washington, DC 20590 Please be sure to include in your letter the location, time, violator, and type of violation co
