This is the number of railroad workers in your state. Freight railroads employ more than 180,000 workers. The majority of the rail workforce is comprised of people who operate trains and those who maintain rail tracks and equipment.
This is the average compensation (benefits included) of a freight rail worker in your state. Rail jobs are among some of the nation’s highest paying and for most, a college degree is not required.
This is the top commodity produced in your state that is shipped by rail. America’s freight railroads transport a huge variety of commodities safely and affordably.
The next time you pop a Frito in your mouth, take a moment to think about freight rail’s role in getting it there. Frito-Lay’s plant in Killingly, Connecticut relies on freight rail to deliver the corn, potatoes and frying oil needed to produce their tasty treats. “Rail service is an economic development tool, offering the opportunity for companies like Frito Lay to be competitive in the northeast and operate efficiently,” says Elsie Bisset, Killingly’s Economic Development Coordinator. Railroads help feed America’s growing economy.