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Indiana Railroad Jobs

As with almost every other state the largest employers for Indiana railroad jobs and positions are the large Class I systems. However, the state also has its share of smaller railroads as well although it is usually much harder to find a position within these companies due to their small size.

If you have never worked for a railroad or know much about the industry please let me warn you that a career in the field is not for the faint of heart. Railroading is tough work and takes a dedicated breed not only to handle the physical demands required but also the mental fatigue, as working 12-hour, seven-day-a-week shifts is normal (and overtime is mandatory).

While a more predictable work schedule does come with seniority, don’t expect it to happen within a short period of time. Some railroaders wait 20 years or more to land a “9 to 5” workday, which usually consists of working yard or local jobs. There is a reason why railroaders say that railroading becomes a lifestyle, its not just saying! Having said that, if you are able to hire on with a shortline (Class III) or regional (Class II) railroad the opportunity for a more predictable schedule is very likely although the pay is not quite as good. Having said that below is a list of many railroads operating in Indiana:

Class Is

Amtrak (Our nation's intercity passenger rail carrier serves Indiana.)

Canadian National Railway

Canadian Pacific Railway

CSX Transportation

Norfolk Southern Railway

Shortlines and Regionals

Big 4 Terminal Railroad

Central Indiana and Western Railroad

Central Railroad of Indiana

Central Railroad of Indianapolis

Chesapeake and Indiana Railroad

Chicago, Fort Wayne and Eastern Railroad

Chicago SouthShore and South Bend Railroad

C&NC Railroad

Dubois County Railroad

Elkhart and Western Railroad

Evansville Western Railway

Fulton County Railroad

Grand Elk Railroad

Honey Creek Railroad

Hoosier Southern Railroad

Indian Creek Railroad

Indiana Rail Road

Indiana Eastern Railroad

Indiana Harbor Belt Railroad

Indiana Northeastern Railroad

Indiana and Ohio Railway

Indiana Southern Railroad

Indiana Southwestern Railway

Kendallville Terminal Railway

Lake Michigan and Indiana Railroad

Logansport and Eel River Short-Line

Louisville and Indiana Railroad

Louisville, New Albany and Corydon Railroad

Madison Railroad

Maumee and Western Railroad

MG Rail

Ohio Valley Railroad

R.J. Corman Railroad (Western Ohio Lines)

South Chicago and Indiana Harbor Railway

Southern Indiana Railway

Squaw Creek Southern Railroad

Toledo, Peoria and Western Railway

U S Rail Corporation

Vermilion Valley Railroad

Wabash Central Railroad

For more information about shortline railroads that serve Indiana please click here to visit the American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association's website. Also, please visit the shortline railroad guide here at the site to learn more about some of the above shortline companies.

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

Indiana railroad jobs, as anywhere else, range from locomotive engineer and conductor to track maintainer and dispatcher. If you are not sure exactly what position you may be interested in please click here to head back to the main jobs to explore which one may be right for you. Also, if a career in railroading is right for you but you would like to learn more about the industry feel free to browse the large selection of books at The Railroad Diamond (to visit the store click the tab in the menu to your left marked "TRD Store"), and if you need or would like help in making a selection please feel free to contact me.

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