QUESTION 6 OF 35

How familiar are you with the FRA (Federal Railroad Administration) and the part they play with Canadian National Railway Company daily operations?

The Department of Transportation Act of 1966 conceptualized the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA). Essentially, the FRA's primary mission is to enable the safe and efficient movement of people and goods by rail. If the Canadian National Railway Company hires you, you'll need to be familiar with the FRA and how to comply with their regulations, as they relate to your specific job title. Briefly describe what you know the FRA to be, and how they'll affect your daily work operations.

"The FRA is one of around 10 US-based agencies responsible for the regulation of freight and transportation by rail. I believe that as a (insert your job description) the FRA will have a significant impact on the safety practices of my job in areas such as hazardous materials, operating practices, and train control."

"The Federal Railroad Administration is actively involved in limiting safety risks in the rail transport industry; impacting, I believe, every aspect of my job as a (insert your job description). The FRA's focus includes hazard identification, and risk analysis, which greatly reduces rail accidents and the consequences of hazardous events should they occur."

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The FRA ensures that the railway and the people working on the railway are safe and things move efficiently. The FRA impacts every aspect of the railway and my job as a train conductor.

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You're right. The Federal Railroad Administration works to enable the safe, reliable, and efficient movement of people and goods. FRA regulations do impact your role as a Train Conductor. You can showcase your regulatory knowledge and willingness to comply by explaining how. For example, you could share that the FRA's safety regulations ensure that you operate at appropriate speed limits and that your engine includes safety features such as positive train control and ensures that you meet stringent conductor certification requirements.

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