Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2004-05 | All Occupations

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Rail transportation

Rail transportation occupations

Most workers begin as yard laborers, and later may have the opportunity to train for locomotive engineer or conductor jobs.
Employment of most rail transportation occupations is expected to decline; however, employment of subway and streetcar operators will have average growth.
Competition for available job opportunities is expected to be keen.
Nearly 3 out of 4 workers are members of unions, and earnings are relatively high.

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