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South Carolina Railroad Jobs

Despite the fact that South Carolina has lost about 1,600 miles of railroad since its peak in the 1920s the state is still home to more than 2,000 miles of trackage and its Port of Charleston remains an important intermodal artery that still sees rail service. If you are interested in South Carolina railroad jobs both eastern Class Is CSX and Norfolk Southern operate there (they make up nearly 87% of all operating trackage today) along with handful of shortlines. The state's traffic base is well diversified from coal and timber products to metals and chemicals. To get a better of the railroads which serve South Carolina and the types of freight they haul please click here.

I have heard it often spoken by railroaders that a career in the industry is as much a lifestyle as it is a job because it demands such long hours and one is rarely ever home. Some who are railroaders claim they are not railfans and do not have much interest in the industry outside of it being their hobby. However, I think that you have to at least enjoy railroading a little to have a career that requires so much of your time. Because of this I would certainly take the time to decide if being a career railroader is something that you truly want to do. Of note, while smaller railroads do offer a better work schedule they, of course, cannot equal the level of pay that Class Is offer.

In any event, for more information regarding South Carolina railroad jobs, please visit the links below or the railroad's individual contact information concerning possible openings. Also, if you are in college and are looking for an internship or summer position, especially if you are majoring in business, you might want to check out the programs some Class Is have to offer. To learn more please visit their career pages listed below. Finally, I try to make sure the information presented here is completely accurate although I cannot always 100% guarantee such. If you find any errors please let me know.

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

Class I Railroads

Amtrak

CSX Transportation

Norfolk Southern Railway

Shortline, Class III Railroads

Carolina Piedmont Railroad: This railroad is another of RailAmerica's large family of shortlines. It operates between East Greenville and Laurens, where it interchanges traffic with CSX. To contact the railroad please click here to visit their web page.

Carolina Southern Railroad: The Carolina Southern Railroad began operations in 1995 running between Mullins and Myrtle Beach, and also reaching into North Carolina at Whiteville and Chadbourn. Overall, the railroad owns almost 100 miles of track. To contact them concerning employment please visit their website.

East Cooper & Berkeley Railroad: This shortline operates about 17 miles of track and runs between State Junction and Charity Church with a connection to CSX. To contact them; 540 East Bay Street, Charleston, South Carolina 29403. Phone 843-727-2067.

Greenville & Western Railway: This shortline is owned by the Western Carolina Railway Service Corporation and operates right around 13 miles of track in Anderson County. Please click here to contact the WCRS for information regarding employment opportunities.

Hampton & Branchville Railroad: This historic shortline operates about 40 miles of track and dates back to the late 19th century. Today the railroad serves the counties of Hampton and Colleton. To contact the company; 100 Mill Street, P.O. Box 56, Hampton, South Carolina 29924. Phone 803-943-3334.

Lancaster & Chester Railway: The historic Lancaster & Chester Railway, also known as the "Springmaid Line" dates back to 1896. Today, it operates about a 30-mile system serving the counties of Lancaster and Chester. To contact the company regarding job openings please click here to visit their website.

Pee Dee River Railway: This railroad is owned by the Aberdeen & Rockfish, a shortline located in North Carolina. It operates 15 miles of railroad between McColl and Bennettsville. To inquire about employment please visit the A&R's website.

Pickens Railway: This historic shortline dates back to 1898 and today operates ten miles between Easley and Pickens with an additional 29 mile line between Anderson and Honea Path. Please visit their website to inquire about job opportunities.

Port Terminal Railroad of South Carolina: Based in the port city of Charleston this terminal railroad operates 10 miles of track serving both the port and nearby industries. It connects directly with CSX and Norfolk Southern. To contact the railroad; 540 East Bay Street, Charleston, South Carolina 29403. Phone 843-727-2067.

Port Utilities Commission of Charleston: This terminal railroad directly serves the Port of Charleston, operating 10 miles of track that connects with both NS and CSX. To contact the railroad; 542 East Bay Street, Charleston, South Carolina 29403. Phone 843-727-2071.

South Carolina Central Railroad: This shortline is another of RailAmerica's properties, operating 120 miles of unconnected rail lines serving communities such as Florence, Cheraw, Society Hill, and Bishopville. To contact the railroad please click here.

For more information about shortline railroads that serve South Carolina 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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