Section 240.213 - Procedures for making the determination on completion of training program(a) Each railroad, prior to the initial issuance of a certificate to any person as a train or locomotive service engineer, shall determine that the person has, in accordance with the requirements of §240.123 of this part, the knowledge and skills to safely operate a locomotive or train in the most demanding class or type of service that the person will be permitted to perform.(b) In making this determination, a railroad shall have written documentation showing that: (1) The person completed a training program that complies with §240.123 of this part;(2) The person demonstrated his or her knowledge and skills by achieving a passing grade under the testing and evaluation procedures of that training program; and(3) A qualified Designated Supervisor of Locomotive Engineers has determined that the person is familiar with the physical characteristics of the railroad or its pertinent segments.56 FR 28254, 6/19/1991, as amended at 64 FR 60992, 11/8/1999; 74 FR 68184, 12/23/2009