Is a failure to perform, or have knowledge that a required brake test was performed, a revocable event for a Passenger Conductor, under 49 CFR, Part 242?

The correct answer is that a failure to perform, or to have knowledge that a required brake test was performed, is indeed a revocable event for a Passenger Conductor under 49 CFR Part 242. This regulation emphasizes the importance of compliance with safety protocols, which include conducting brake tests to ensure that the train is safe for operation.

Passenger Conductors have specific responsibilities regarding the safety of the train and the passengers on board. An integral part of those responsibilities is ensuring that the necessary safety inspections, including brake tests, have been completed. If a conductor fails to know whether a brake test was done or neglects to perform the test entirely, it violates federal safety regulations which can lead to the revocation of their certification.

This reinforces the critical nature of accountability within the role of the Passenger Conductor and highlights the serious implications of neglecting such responsibilities, regardless of the involvement of other staff, like the engineer or mechanical employees. The emphasis on this revocable event is to maintain a high standard of safety on passenger trains.