Keep trains moving safely across the rails
Train conductors oversee the safe operation of freight and passenger trains, coordinating with engineers and dispatch, performing inspections, managing switching operations, and ensuring regulatory compliance with FRA rules.
You receive your crew call, review the train consist and bulletin orders, conduct a job briefing with the engineer, perform a pre-trip air brake test, manage switching moves in the yard, monitor signals en route, communicate with dispatch, and ensure your train arrives safely and on time.
Start the free Train Conductor Career Explorer — short videos, quick quiz questions and a certificate.