Over the past several months, Norfolk Southern has been working hard to increase our pace of hiring, which has also increased the size of our training classes. In fact, we have more active conductor trainees than any point last year. Because of high wages, best-in-class benefits, technical training and professional growth opportunities, freight rail employees often stay in the industry for their entire careers. Don’t take it from us, hear directly from our newest conductor trainees on why they have chosen a career in railroading.

Railroading attracts employees from a wide range of backgrounds – from high school graduates to those holding graduate degrees – to help safely and sustainably transport the raw materials, products, and finished goods that power our nation’s economy. Careers at Norfolk Southern offer a high degree of responsibility and autonomy. For example, a conductor’s job can include coupling railcars to build trains, delivering railcars to local customers, and transporting trains hundreds of miles. Know someone who may be interested in a career as a railroader at Norfolk Southern? For every successful referral, you can be eligible for up to $5,000 in bonuses.