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Reasons to Join the Rail Industry

Season 2 Episode 11 | 46s

From scenic views to great salaries, working on the railroad has its perks. Learn how to become a train conductor, journeyman carman, or locomotive systems tech—and discover how you can get started with just a few months of training.

Aired: 07/22/25

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