New York Railroad JobsIf you are interested in New York railroad jobs the state has a lot to offer with four of the seven Class Is found there (CSX Transportation, Norfolk Southern, Canadian National, and Canadian Pacific), four Class IIs (Buffalo & Pittsburgh; Pan Am Railways; New York, Susquehanna & Western; and Providence & Worcester), and more than three dozen Class III, shortlines. The state is also home to more than a half-dozen commuter rail agencies and Amtrak operates extensive services throughout New York, and New England in general. Today, the state has lost more than half of its peak rail mileage although it still originates important freight such as chemicals and other merchandise. To learn more about the railroads that operate in New York and what kind of freight the state imports and exports please click here.
Of note, if you are attending higher education (college) you might be interested in the internship or graduate programs some Class I railroads offer during the summer months. These management-related programs help potential applicants get an early headstart and learn the intricacies of managing and running a railroad. Lastly, for more information regarding New York railroad jobs, please visit the links below or the railroad's individual contact information concerning possible openings. Finally, I cannot completely guarantee the below information is accurate although it is to the best of my knowledge. Also, to search for New York railroad jobs directly please use the below search box from Indeed.com. Buffalo & Pittsburgh Railroad: This regional is part of the Genesee & Wyoming's large family of railroads, operating more than 350 miles of trackage in northwestern Pennsylvania and western New York. To contact the railroad about employment please click here. New York, Susquehanna & Western Railway: This historic regional, also known as the "Susie-Q", dates back to the early 1880s and today connects New Jersey, New York, and extreme northeastern Pennsylvania (the railroad reaches as far north as Utica and Syracuse). To contact the railroad about job opportunities please visit their website. Pan Am Railways: This large regional has been in operation since the mid-2000s operating several hundred miles of track (much of which was formerly owned by historic lines Maine Central and Boston & Maine) in eastern New York (north of Albany), Massachusetts, Vermont, Connecticut, New Hampshire, and Maine. To contact the railroad concerning employment please click here. Providence & Worcester Railroad: This historic railroad dates back to the 19th century and has been an independently operated company since the early 1970s. Today, it operates trackage in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut (with trackage rights reaching New York). To contact the P&W please click here. Albany Port Railroad: This small terminal railroad serves the Port of Albany servicing a local grain facility. To contact the railroad; Port of Albany, Albany New York 12202-1024. Phone 518-463-8679. Arcade & Attica Railroad: The historic A&A has been in continuous operation since 1880, and today serves the towns of Arcade and North Java. While the railroad operates freight service it is also well known for its excursion trains it runs during the warmer months. To contact the railroad about potential job openings please click here. B&H Rail Corporation: Today, this railroad is operated by the Livonia, Avon & Lakeville Railroad and serves the towns of Cohocton and Painted Post. Please contact the LA&L at their website regarding potential job openings. Batten Kill Railroad: This shortline railroad operates about 30 miles of former Delaware & Hudson trackage between Eagle Bridge and Greenwich. To contact the railroad; One Elbow Street, Greenwich, New York 12834. Phone 518-692-2160. Buffalo Southern Railroad: This shortline operates about 32 miles of track from Buffalo, south to Gowanda. The tracks are owned by the Erie County Industrial Development Agency and leased to the BSOR. To contact the railroad about job openings please visit their website. Central New York Railroad: This medium-sized shortline operates about 123-miles of track between Binghamton and Port Jervis although the line itself is owned by Class I, Norfolk Southern. To contact the railroad about employment please click here to visit their website. Clarendon & Pittsford Railroad: Today, the C&P is owned by the Vermont Railway. Please contact them concerning job openings. Depew, Lancaster & Western Railroad: This small shortline operates about 14 miles of track between Batavia, Lancaster and Niagara Falls. The railroad is currently owned by Genesee Valley Transportation (GVT). To contact them regarding employment please click here.
Finger Lakes Railway: This shortline connects Syracuse to Victor with branches serving Canandaigua and Kendaia; the railroad also operates a nearby stretch of track between Watkins Glen and Penn Yan. Overall the railroad operates about 118 miles of trackage and during the summer months runs a popular excursion train for the general public. To contact the railroad please visit their website. Housatonic Railroad: This railroad operates former trackage originally owned by the New Haven and is predominantly based in Connecticut and Massachusetts although it also reaches eastern New York. Please click here to visit their website regarding job opportunities. Livonia, Avon & Lakeville Railroad: The LA&L dates back to 1965 when it began operations on a former Erie Lackawanna branch between Livonia and Lakeville. Today the railroad operates more than 400 miles of track in western New York that stretches into Pennsylvania and also operates the Western New York & Pennsylvania Railroad. To contact the railroad about job openings please click here. Lowville & Beaver River Railroad: The L&BR is also operated by Genesee Valley Transportation and operates about 11 miles of track in northern New York. For possible job openings please contact the GVT. Massena Terminal Railroad: This small terminal railroad operates about three miles of track serving industries near Massena and connects with CSX. To contact the railroad; 15 Depot Street, Massena, New York 13662-2561. Phone 315-769-8608. Middletown & New Jersey Railroad: The M&NJ operates about 43 miles of unconnected track in southern New York. To contact the railroad about job openings please click here. Mohawk, Adirondack & Northern Railroad: The MA&N is another GVT property operating 124 miles of track in the northern part of the state. To contact the railroad and GVT regarding job openings please click here. New York & Atlantic Railway: The NY&A is an Anacostia & Pacific shortline which actually leases the entire Long Island Rail Road to provide freight service on the route (today the LIRR itself is strictly a commuter railroad). To contact the railroad about job openings please click here. New York & Lake Erie Railroad: The NY&LE operates between Buffalo and Waterboro with a branch serving Cattaraugus. The railroad also operates excursion trains during the summer months. To contact the railroad regarding employment please click here. New York New Jersey Rail, LLC: The NYNJR is the last remaining carfloat railroad serving New York Harbor connecting Jersey City with Brooklyn (many years ago this region was home to numerous such operations). For job inquiries please visit their website. New York & Ogdensburg Railway: The NY&O, operated by the Vermont Railway, owns no lines of its own but leases tracks owned by the Ogdensburg Bridge and Port Authority, connecting with nearby CSX. For job opportunities please contact the Vermont Railway. Ontario Central Railroad: Operated by the Livonia, Avon & Lakeville. Please visit their website listed above for job openings. Ontario Midland Railroad: This railroad has been in operation since 1979 and operates two lines, one between Hannibal and Webster, and the other between Hojack and Newark. Overall, the shortline operates just under 60 miles of railroad. To contact them concerning employment please click here. Owego & Harford Railway: This shortline leases about 27 miles of track between its namesake towns, which is owned by the Tioga County Industrial Development Agency. To contact the railroad please click here. Rochester & Southern Railroad: The Rochester & Southern Railroad is a Genesee & Wyoming property operating nearly 60 miles of track south of Rochester. To contact the railroad please click here to visit their web page. SMS Rail Lines of New York: This shortline operation serves to sections or track in both New York and Pennsylvania/New Jersey. Its New York operation services industries located near Guilderland Center. For employment inquiries please click here. South Buffalo Railway: This shortline operates near Rochester, New York and owns about 50 miles of track. It has connections with four Class Is; NS, CSX, CP, and CN. To contact the railroad; 1200-C Scottsville Road Suite 200, Rochester, New York 14624. Phone 800-603-3385. Wellsboro & Corning Railroad: The Wellsboro & Corning Railroad operates a 35-mile system connecting its namesake cities and serving several industries along the route. It interchanges with both Norfolk Southern and Canadian Pacific. To contact the railroad please visit their website. I list the commuter agencies below unsure of how they operate their railroads; some hire their own employees while others contract the work out to private companies (most of the services listed here are operated by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority). In any event, to find out please contact them regarding possible employment opportunities: Port Authority Trans-Hudson (PATH) For more information about shortline railroads that serve New York please click here to visit the American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association's website. Please Click Here To Return To The Main Railroad Jobs Section
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