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As Gadfly said. I was a Signal Maintainer for CSX. Everybody starts out in Signals as either a Signal Helper or as an Assistant Signalman which is what it's called on CSX. One thing about Signals is you'll learn a trade (Electrical,Electronics). The same can't be said for Transportation. Also you do...

I didn't work steady till I transfered to Signals from Roadway. Best move I ever made.

If you guys want steady work then what you need to do is transfer to Signals,Roadway or go into the shops. You'll be busting your butt more but you'll have a paycheck every 2 weeks.

I don't think there is a boot that does'nt get chewed up by ballast. Loggers have the thicker heel, but like I said before I think they cause knee problems. As for gloves, Carhartt makes some good ones but even those won't last more than a month or so with heavy use. Their also bad about turning yo...

Here's some advice from a broke down 32 yr. CSX guy. For those that don't already know, it's a good idea to already have a CDL license when trying for any outside RR jobs OTHER than Transportation(Engineer,Cond.etc.). CSX and most of your CLS 1s require it. Ya'll probably already know it, but I thou...

I originally was going to be hired as a Conductor but changed my mind as I did research into the position. I plan on having a family soon, getting married next year, and want to be able to spend time with my wife. Not too mention, I don't want to spend my career waiting for the phone to ring. I sti...

I have to say, after hearing all the negative things about CSX around here, I only hear great things about them from new guys. I understand they are new guys, but they talk about how professional CSX is, and how they treat people with respect, how incredibly professional and thorough CSX REDI cente...