# 49 CFR § 242.1: Purpose and scope

> Federal · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-242.1

## Section

- **Citation:** 49 CFR § 242.1
- **Heading:** Purpose and scope
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 49—Transportation > Subtitle B—Other Regulations Relating to Transportation > CHAPTER II—FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION > PART 242—QUALIFICATION AND CERTIFICATION OF CONDUCTORS > Subpart A—General

## Text

(a) The purpose of this part is to ensure that only those persons who meet minimum Federal safety standards serve as conductors, to reduce the rate and number of accidents and incidents and to improve railroad safety.
(b) This part prescribes minimum Federal safety standards for the eligibility, training, testing, certification and monitoring of all conductors to whom it applies. This part does not restrict a railroad from adopting and enforcing additional or more stringent requirements consistent with this part.
(c) The conductor certification requirements prescribed in this part apply to any person who meets the definition of conductor contained in § 242.7, regardless of the fact that the person may have a job classification title other than that of conductor.

## Nearby sections

- [49 CFR § 242.1 § 242.1 Purpose and scope.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-242.1.md)
- [49 CFR § 242.3 § 242.3 Application and responsibility for compliance.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-242.3.md)
- [49 CFR § 242.5 § 242.5 Effect and construction.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-242.5.md)
- [49 CFR § 242.7 § 242.7 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-242.7.md)
- [49 CFR § 242.9 § 242.9 Waivers.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-242.9.md)
- [49 CFR § 242.11 § 242.11 Penalties and consequences for noncompliance.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-242.11.md)
- [49 CFR § 242.101 § 242.101 Certification program required.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-242.101.md)
- [49 CFR § 242.103 § 242.103 Approval of design of individual railroad programs by FRA.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-242.103.md)
- [49 CFR § 242.105 § 242.105 Schedule for implementation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-242.105.md)
- [49 CFR § 242.107 § 242.107 Types of service.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-242.107.md)
- [49 CFR § 242.109 § 242.109 Determinations required for certification and recertification.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-242.109.md)
- [49 CFR § 242.111 § 242.111 Prior safety conduct as motor vehicle operator.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-242.111.md)
- [49 CFR § 242.113 § 242.113 Prior safety conduct as an employee of a different railroad.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-242.113.md)
- [49 CFR § 242.115 § 242.115 Substance abuse disorders and alcohol drug rules compliance.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-242.115.md)

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Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-242.1. Check the current official text before relying on it. Not legal advice.