Do ineed permit to drive train?

Question

Do ineed permit to drive train?

Answer 1

yes, there is a special railroad engineer license that is required to operate a train.  a regular drivers license or even a cdl is not sufficient.

Answer 2

If y ou asking about in the U.S. the answer is yes, it is a Federal certificate, a driver's license or CDL is not a requirement.

For student engineers there is a special certificate similar to a learners permit where they are not allowed to operate a locomotive without direct supervision by a certified locomotive engineer instructor.

Answer 3

Yes but it has nothing to do with a driver's license.

There are also exceptions for shop mechanics, maintenance of way etc.

Answer 4

We are federally licensed by the FRA (federal railroad administration) to operate trains.We have to renew that license every three years.They also have a student engineer license to allow trainees to operate locomotives under the guidance of an engineer.