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Massachusetts Railroad Jobs

If you are interested in Massachusetts railroad jobs, surprisingly for such a small state it is home to at least three medium sized railroads along with a handful of shortlines. These larger railroads include Class I, CSX Transportation and Class II, regionals Providence & Worcester and Pan Am Railways. Additionally, Amtrak operates intercity and regional services to the state (their very busy Northeast Corridor terminates at Boston) and there are more than a half-dozen Class III, shortlines serving Massachusetts. To learn more about the state's current railroad network and the railroads which operate there please click here.

Being in the heart of New England, Massachusetts can be an unforgiving place during the fall and winter months. However, despite the bad weather you must get used to working outdoors in whatever Mother Nature has to offer if you plan to become a railroader. Since CSX is the only Class I railroad operating within the state you are probably just as likely to hire on with a smaller company. As such, you will probably not be working the grueling 12-hour days common on the larger railroads. However, there is a good chance that your schedule will still vary from day to day. Please keep in mind when deciding on a career in the railroad industry, it can be very difficult work and is not for everyone.

Lastly, for more information regarding Massachusetts railroad jobs, please visit the links below or the railroad's individual contact information concerning possible openings. On a related note, contacting me regarding potential job openings or questions about various positions is of little use. I have received many e-mails about this over the years and I cannot provide any more information than what I have already included on the careers section mentioned above. Finally, to search for Massachusetts railroad jobs directly please use the below search box from Indeed.com.

Class I Railroads

Amtrak

CSX Transportation

Regional, Class II Railroads

Pan Am Railways: This regional system operates the remnants of the Guilford system, which purchased several historic lines including the Maine Central and Boston & Maine. Today, it operates across Massachusetts, into Maine with unconnected trackage in Connecticut, New Hampshire, and Vermont. For contact information about possible employment please click here to visit their website.

Providence & Worcester Railroad: The historic Providence & Worcester has been in operation for more than 100 years but has only been an independent company since the early 1970s when the Penn Central was forced to let go of the railroad. Today, it operates across Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island with trackage rights extending into New York. For contact information about possible job openings please visit their website.

Shortline, Class III Railroads

Bay Colony Railroad: This small shortline serves the area southwest of Boston on former New Haven Railroad trackage. To contact the railroad about possible openings please click here.

East Brookfield & Spencer Railroad: This railroad serves the region around East Brookfield. For contact information; 22 Phillip A. Quinn Memorial Highway, Route 49, P.O. Box 209, East Brookfield, Massachusetts 01515. Phone 508-885-4664.

Fore River Railroad: Owned by the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA) and operated under contract by the Fore River Transportation Corporation. It has been in operation since 1900 serving the Fore River Shipyard at Quincy. Since the railroad operates under contract I am unsure about what, if any, positions are available. However, the MWRA may be contacted by visited their website.

Grafton & Upton Railroad: The historic Grafton & Upton Railroad has been in operation since the 1870s and recently was brought back to life. For contact information; 929 Boston Post Road, East Marlborough, Massachusetts 01752. Phone 508-481-2023.

Housatonic Railroad: The historic Housatonic Railroad has been in operation since the 1830s and operates throughout western Connecticut, Massachusetts, and southeastern New York. Today, the shortline operates more than 160 miles of track. For contact information about job openings please visit their website.

Massachusetts Central Railroad: This shortline has been in operation since the late 1970s operating former New Haven trackage between Palmer and South Barre.

Massachusetts Coastal Railroad: Also known as the Mass Coastal Railroad this shortline operates much of the former New Haven Railroad trackage in the state's eastern peninsula. For contact information please click here.

New England Central Railroad: The New England Central Railroad is a RailAmerica property that operates nearly 400 miles of track across Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, and Connecticut. For contact information please visit their web page.

Pioneer Valley Railroad: The Pioneer Valley Railroad is owned by the Pinsly Railroad Company operating a short stretch of trackage in southwestern Massachusetts. For contact information please click here.

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

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Finally, if a career in railroading is right for you but you would like to learn more about what it takes to work in the industry you might want to consider the book Working on the Railroad from noted author Brian Solomon. Solomon's book details the history of working in the railroad industry and the difficulties and hardship employees faced back then as well as today. After reading this book you should have no doubts about whether working in the industry is something you are truly interested in. In any event, if you're interested in perhaps purchasing this book please visit the link below which will take you to ordering information through Amazon.com, the trusted online shopping network.

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