Didn’t we all love trains when we were little? I know I did. The Little Engine that Could, choo choo, we all are familiar with the childhood ideal of traveling by rail. Locomotive engineers drive locomotives to transport freight or passengers, and in our current economic climate, trains may become a major mode of transport in the USA, as it is in Europe.
Being a locomotive engineer requires a person who enjoys hands on activities and solutions to problems. The major is often listed under Transportation. The most important knowledge areas for a career in the rail industry? Transportation, public safety, the English language, mechanical skills, and education and training. One must have the ability to adjust controls in a precise manner, good vision and depth perception, good response orientation, and the ability to focus without distraction.
Wages vary from state to state, but the National average salary per year ranges is $62,000.00, ranging from $36,000 to $94,000.00. To become an engineer, one usually is trained by the railroad. You can check with the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen for specifics. Colleges with degrees in Transportation include:
University of Arkansas
Florida International University
Houston Community Colleges
Rensselaer Polytechnic
University of Southern California
University of Westminster, London, England
So check out the world of Rail!
