Action
Summary
To help prevent the spread of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID- 19), the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) is issuing this emergency order (E.O.) to require compliance with the mask requirements of the Order of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Requirement for Persons to Wear Masks While on Conveyances and at Transportation Hubs. This E.O. also implements Promoting COVID-19 Safety in Domestic and International Travel, issued on January 21, 2021, requiring masks to be worn in or on airports, commercial aircraft, and various modes of surface transportation, including trains. Specifically, this E.O. addresses requirements for face mask use with respect to all freight rail operations and portions of each passenger rail operation under FRA's safety jurisdiction.