Conductor's training
Author: Question
Date: 01-24-2011 - 21:50
Recent news suggests that at least the rail industry is starting to recover. Does anyone know how many operating employees are still furloughed?
Assuming the railroads may start hiring again by this fall, is there really any justification for anyone to pay $4,500 to $6,500 to a public or private school for a conductor's training program? And have to pay for some type of lodging for 6,9 or 15 weeks in addition?
Does it really take that long to get through a class on the railroad operating rules? Does spending a few days coupling cars really qualify someone to be turned loose as a qualified condcutor? According to the proposed rules, a conductor can't be certified by a school since they have to qualify on knowledge of their territory.
Any comments?