Also called: Amtrak Conductor, Commuter Rail Conductor
Is in charge of a passenger train, its crew, and its riders, from tickets to emergencies.
A conductor checks tickets, announces stations, helps riders with disabilities board, and coordinates with the engineer and dispatcher if there's a delay or a medical emergency.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
High school diploma, about 0 years after high school. Railroads train conductors in paid programs; federal certification required.
Ways in: On-the-job training, Certification. Training cost: Get paid while you train.
Growing slowly (about 1% over 10 years). BLS 2025-35 projection band for SOC 53-4031: Slower than average (1% to 2%).
Low risk for 10 years. Ticketing goes digital, but safety, emergencies and helping riders keep conductors on board.
Classes: Speech, Health.
Official data: O*NET occupation 53-4031.
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