Rail Safety Improvement Act of 1988

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Railroad Safety Act of 1987 - Amends the Federal Railroad Safety Act of 1970 to authorize appropriations for FY 1988 and 1989. Makes it unlawful for any person performing safety-sensitive functions to fail to comply with rules or regulations prescribed by the Secretary of Transportation (the Secretary). Increases from $2,500 to $10,000 the maximum civil penalty for violations of such rules or regulations. Authorizes the Secretary to: (1) assess a civil penalty against any person violating such rules or regulations; and (2) prohibit an individual from performing in a safety-sensitive task in the rail industry if the individual has been shown to be unfit for such task. Requires the Secretary to promulgate regulations concerning the minimum qualifications of train operators. Directs the Secretary to consider the establishment of an engineer licensing program, uniform minimum qualifications standards, and a review program of each railroad's own qualification standards. Requires the Secretary to report to the Congress concerning operator qualifications and evaluations of anticipated rules and standards. Requires the Secretary to report to the Congress concerning operator qualifications …