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Colorado Railroad Jobs

For a state of its size, Colorado railroad jobs are mostly relegated to the Class Is which serve the state, Union Pacific and BNSF Railway, which make up 80% of its total rail miles. Amtrak also operates across Colorado, notably its very popular California Zephyr. It is a bit disappointing that just a handful of railroads now operate in Colorado considering the state's rich heritage with trains (such as the venerable Denver & Rio Grand Western Railroad). Aside from the Class Is just a handful of regional, Class IIs and about the same number of Class III, shortlines operate in the state. For more information regarding Colorado's current railroad network and how it appears today please click here.

One thing which I have constantly stressed if you are considering a career or position in the industry is just how hard the job actually is, especially if you are unfamiliar with railroads and how they operate. In particular this holds true for the large, Class I railroads where, because they operate such a large system an employee can be placed wherever they are needed and work incredibly long hours (usually for 12 hours. For instance, if you are interested in California railroad jobs but hire on with either Union Pacific or BNSF Railway you might be placed along their eastern regions in states such as Illinois, Texas, or Louisiana.

Also, for more information regarding Colorado railroad jobs, please visit the links below or the railroad's individual contact information concerning possible openings. Lastly, once again I must stress that contacting me concerning potential job openings or inquiring about a particular position is of little use because there is simply not much I can do to help. For more information you will need to contact the railroad directly.

Lastly, to search for Colorado railroad jobs directly please use the below search box from Indeed.com.

Class I Railroad

Amtrak

BNSF Railway

Union Pacific

Regional, Class II Railroads

Kyle Railroad: The Kyle Railroad is another RailAmerica property, operating in both Kansas and eastern Colorado. For contact information please click here.

Nebraska, Kansas & Colorado Railway: The Nebraska, Kansas & Colorado Railway is one of the OmniTRAX properties operating in northeastern Colorado through western Kansas. To visit the railroad's web page please click here.

Shortline, Class III Railroads

Cimarron Valley Railroad: The Cimarron Valley is one the Western Group's small family of shortlines. For contact information regarding employment please click here.

Colorado and Wyoming Railway: 1612 East Abriendo, P.O. Box 316Pueblo, Colorado 81002. Phone 719-561-6611.

Denver Rock Island Railroad: This independent shortline serves the Denver region connecting to both the UP and BNSF. To visit their website for contact information please click here.

Great Western Railway of Colorado: The Great Western is another OmniTRAX property, which serves the area south of Fort Collins. To visit their web page please click here.

Rock & Rail, LLC: Rock & Rail operates between Pueblo and Parkdale connecting with UP and BNSF. To visit their website for employment opportunities please click here.

San Luis Central Railroad: 2899 Sherman Ave P. O. Box 108, Monte Vista, Colorado 81144. Phone 719-852-2681.

San Luis & Rio Grande Railroad: The SL&RG is an Iowa Pacific shortline serving southern Colorado. To visit their web page please click here.

Towner Railway: Another of V&S Railway's small family of shortlines which serves the region east of Pueblo. For contact information please click here.

For more information about shortline railroads that serve Colorado please click here to visit the American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association's website.

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