Significant Points
Nature of the Work
Working Conditions
Employment
Training & Qualifications
Job Outlook
Earnings
Additional Sources of Information
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National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak)
Association of American Railroads (AAR)
Locomotive Engineers
Locomotive Firers
Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers
Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators
Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters