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Vermont Railroad Jobs

While today Vermont is no longer home to any Class I railroads it does feature incredible scenery for those that do operate there along with a rich history with trains. If you are interested in Vermont railroad jobs you most likely would have to attempt to hire on with a shortline as these companies make up the majority of the state's trackage today. Unfortunately, given their small size finding an available opening can be pretty difficult. Also, two Class II, regionals operate in Vermont (Pan Am Railways and Montreal, Maine & Atlantic) although combined they operate less than 100 miles of track. Interestingly, Vermont is one of the only states in the country which originates almost no freight. To learn more about the state's railroads and the freight they carry please click here.

A career in railroading can be a pretty daunting and unrelenting job, particularly on a Class I system which require their conductors and engineers to be on constant and regular call at any hours of the day. While Vermont is not home to any of the larges railroads, please know that, as history has dictated being a railroader can be quite challenging requiring one to be at least somewhat physically in shape and able to endure all types of weather (especially in Vermont which is known to have nasty winters). If you are able to land a job with one of Vermont's small railroads you will probably also be called upon to do whatever may be needed, even if it is not your specific job (remember that these companies don't have the resources like the Class Is which means that their employees usually carry multiple job titles).

In any event, for more information regarding Vermont railroad jobs, please visit the links below or the railroad's individual contact information concerning possible openings. Lastly, I strive very much to make sure the information presented here is entirely accurate although I cannot fully guarantee such at all times. If you do find an error or mistake please let me know, I would be very grateful. Finally, to search for Vermont railroad jobs directly please use the below search box from Indeed.com.

Class I Railroads

Amtrak

Regional, Class II Railroads

Montreal, Maine & Atlantic Railway: The MM&A took over the bankrupt and historic Bangor & Aroostook lines in 2003 and is currently owned by RailWorld, Inc. Much of the regional's trackage is located in Maine and southern Quebec, however, it does serve the Vermont towns of Newport and Richford. Overall, the railroad operates over 500 miles of track. To contact the railroad about potential job openings please click here to visit their website.

Pan Am Railways: The largest Class II, regional in the Northeast Pan Am Railways took over Guilford's system in 2006 (which owned historic lines like the Boston & Maine and Maine Central), which spans across Maine, southern New Hampshire, Massachusetts, and eastern New York. The railroad also operates unconnected lines serving central Connecticut as well as a line reaching St. Johnsbury, Vermont. To contact Pan Am about job openings please visit their website.

Shortline, Class III Railroads

Claremont Concord Railroad: The historic Claremont Concord Railroad dates back to the mid-19th century and today operates between Claremont and Lebanon, New Hampshire along the Vermont border. To contact them about possible job openings please visit their website.

Clarendon & Pittsford Railroad: The C&P is part of the Vermont Railway operating between Rutland and Whitehall, New York. The railroad also has a small stretch of trackage near Florence. Please visit the Vermont Railway's website listed below for employment opportunities.

New England Central Railroad: The New England Central Railroad is a very large shortline operating nearly 400 miles of track between northern Vermont and southern Connecticut. The company is currently owned by RailAmerica. To inquire about job openings please visit the NECR's web page.

New Hampshire Central Railroad: The New Hampshire Central Railroad is located entirely in northwestern New Hampshire (operating former B&M trackage) but does run along the border with Vermont. To inquire about job openings please visit their website.

St. Lawrence & Atlantic Railroad: The StL&A is owned by Genesee & Wyoming and operates more than 150 miles of track between Portland Maine and Norton, Vermont. To contact them about job openings please click here.

Vermont Railway: The state's largest system, the Vermont Railway today operates 230 miles of former Rutland Railroad trackage and staffs more than 100 employees. The railroad began in 1967 and its lines are also popular with the general public in the summer months. To contact them to inquire about employment please click here to visit their website.

Washington County Railroad: Another property operated by the Vermont Railway, this shortline connects the towns of Newport and White River Junction on a system covering more than 80 miles. Please visit the Vermont Railway's website for potential job opportunities.

For more information about shortline railroads that serve Vermont 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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