KC Rail is making a change. We are updating our Right-of-Way (ROW) training. This new program will be Roadway Worker Protection (RWP). This is a fundamental change to comply with a new Federal Transit Administration (FTA) mandate.

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• All contractors must attend the new RWP course before December 1, 2026.

  • If you currently hold a valid ROW card you will still need to take the updated course by December 1, 2026.

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Level 1 Training - Fare Ambassadors, Contracted Security, Law Enforcement, Fire Department and medical personnel, vendors or contractors who will be escorted and not entering the right-of-way to perform defined tasks will complete Level 1 training. For Field Activity Specialist Team (FAST), see Level 2.

• Most ST staff that currently hold Link ROW cards will fall into this category under the new RWP training program.

• This training is a virtual, on-line session with an instructor presenting the training materials.

• Attendees must successfully pass a training module quiz to receive a Right-of-Way training card.

Level 2 Training - This level of training combines both Level 1 and Level 2 and is scheduled concurrently. The FTA under 49 CFR 671 mandates that all track workers performing inspection, construction, maintenance, or job-assigned duties in the active right-of-way must understand and be aware of all elements defined as on-track safety.

• Sound Transit (Field Activity Specialist Team) FAST personnel will be required to complete Level 2 Right-of-Way training.

• Level 2 training requires interactive in-person classroom or instructor-led training with opportunities for questions and discussion. Level 2 training also adds a Hands-on experience in a representative field environment, such as a rail yard setting or out of service track sections.

• All persons completing Level 2 training must demonstrate competency and pass an assessment test to verify the employee can safely perform assigned duties.​

• Level 2 RWP will consist of 2 Parts of training.

  • Part 1 is an online Zoom training.

    • Each attendee must sign up with an individual email address.

    • If multiple participants share the same workstation during the Zoom training, camera must be on to verify participants.

    • Participants will need to engage with activities during the Zoom. This may include, giving ‘reactions’, speaking in breakout rooms, and or/typing in the chat.

  • Part 2 is a mandatory in-person field training regardless whether the attendee lives in the area.

    • Attendees must complete and pass Part 1 prior to taking Part 2.

    • This training will take place in the Northgate neighborhood north of Seattle. You will receive specific instructions regarding where to meet when you register for training.

    • Please bring your PPE: Hi-Vis Vest, safety boots, eye protection, and any other PPE required by your company/employer.

  • Level 2 RWP Part 1 and Part 2 must be completed prior to working on Sound Transit property under the care and custody of KCM Rail.​​​