Standard
Train Operator Hours-of-Service Requirements
Abstract
This standard provides minimum hours-of-service (HOS) requirements for rail transit systems that do not comply with more restrictive existing federal or state hours-of-service requirements, to ensure that all operators adhere to maximum hours of service and minimum rest period requirements and that rail transit systems have procedures in place to enforce such programs
Document History
| Document Number | Version | Publication Date | Publication | Related Information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| APTA RT-OP-S-015-09 | Rev. 1 | 06/07/2019 | Published | Current |
Keywords
hours of service, fatigue, scheduling
Summary
This standard outlines the basic elements of an HOS program. An HOS program creates the conditions in which train operators have an opportunity to get sufficient rest (eight hours of uninterrupted sleep) between work shifts to minimize the impact of fatigue on their job performance.
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