### Question
How is the "railroad frontline employees" defined?


### Answer
The term **railroad frontline employees** is defined in *6 U.S.C. § 1151* as follows -

> security personnel, dispatchers, locomotive engineers, conductors, trainmen, other onboard employees, maintenance and maintenance support personnel, bridge tenders, and any other employees of railroad carriers that the Secretary determines should receive security training under this subchapter

#### Citation:
  - *6 U.S.C. § 1151*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 4-TRANSPORTATION SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER IV-SURFACE TRANSPORTATION SECURITY > Part A-General Provisions**

