Sec. 2. (a) As used in this chapter, "operating crew member" means a railroad employee who is able to:
(1) read and understand the timetables of the carrier that employs the railroad employee;
(2) read ordinary handwriting in the English language;
(3) speak, hear, and understand the English language; and
(4) see, distinguish, and understand the signals required by the book of rules of the carrier governing the operation of the locomotives and trains of the carrier.
(b) In addition to satisfying the requirements of subsection (a), the following railroad employees must pass the regular examination prescribed by the carrier concerning the rules and regulations governing their particular position:
(1) Engineers.
(2) Conductors.
(3) Flagmen.
(4) Firemen, brakemen, or yard brakemen or helpers.
(5) Yard conductors or foremen.
As added by P.L.21-2001, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.50-2011, SEC.3.