Railroad Conductor REACTS: Union Pacific - Train Crew

Lets take a look at Union Pacific - Train Crew video and see what they have to offer for new conductors looking to work for the railroad in 2022.. The information here can be used no matter the company you work for.. norfolk souther, CSX, BNSF, KCS, CN, CP and of course Union Pacific. I hope you guys enjoyed this video! #unionpacificrailroad #UPconductor #UPRailroad

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[eric]

Thank you for always fighting for two person crews and keeping that a forefront issue in your analysis of modern railroading careers!

[unknownalmighty]

im new! and because of my uncle who been here over 25 years, he got me in. Now I'm learning ahead but my class starts Soons on the 28th ( Monday next week) LOVE how u keep it REAL !

[rjohnson]

I never had an issue with THE JOB. I was totally willing to deal with the lack of schedule, the long hours, the time away from home, and everything else. I worked with a great bunch of people, and there were trips where I literally said I can’t believe they pay us to do this. With the right crew the worst night can be the funnest time of your life. What I objected to was the complete and total contempt UP had for those of us that made ALL the money for that company. They completely didn’t give a crap about the amount of sacrifice, privation, and danger that we went through. They rubbed crap in our face bragging about record profits when we were furloughed during the financial crisis. They called us “part time employees” after working 60-80 hour weeks. They never bothered giving us a decent train line up so we could effectively manage our rest so we could work safely. I saw them blow off labor and environmental laws because paying a fine was easier than doing something ethical. I put up with some real BS before pulling the pin and going to a railroad that actually treats me well. The sad thing is, UP could actually be a great company to work for, they have been in the past. All the old heads talked about how great UP was before the Mopac merger. They could make it a great work place, they just don’t want to. They want to make it horrible so we all quit, and they can tell the government they need single employee (or no employee) crews.

[WaxDabbington]

I start training next month thanks for the video upload this helps

[jeremyleahy]

26 years with Union Pacific. Conductor/ Engineer. Qualified engineer for 15 years, I would quit now if I didn't have time invested and 51 years of age. Long way to the top. High divorce rate. Hard to get time off. Sorry for the negativity but just thought I'd let you guys know.

[totalobliviondemolition]

Been following your videos for a while. There great well put together. Ive been working for a Class1 RR as a conductor for 4 years now next year will be my fifth. They have awesome benefits for military members. It has its good days and bad days. I love my job and somedays its fun to just sit and listen to my fellow trainmen bitch about things. Just have to sit and laugh some days about the little things.

[shawnpowell]

Great video RRT, it definitely made sense and I'm glad too they mentioned "FURLOUGH" so that their employees can anticipate this possibly happening. And atleast the people who spoke were actual employees that get dirty lol. Thanks for sharing this video RRT and be safe my friend!

[hfd]

Great video! My son just got a conditional job offer from UP. We are very excited!!!! Thank you for the information!

[KurtisCharlton]

This is the best recruiting video out of all of the onboarding glamour shots that class 1's have filmed. They covered nearly everything and it looks like they used actual employees instead of "actors in white gloves".

[mfd]

@ 8:22... "part of a family"🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣...okay... whatever... yea like back in the mid 90s when i was working the adams pool and we ran through a switch at a mainline meet, we were holding the main, pulled down to the other end of the siding, train we were meeting pulled through, mainline switch was lined against us... we slowed down to about 3mph i got out and stood on the front step to get off and throw the switch... my engr poked his head out the window and said "I'M NOT GONNA BE ABLE TO STOP"... i quick jumped off the engine and ran to the switch praying it wasn't locked but it was (btw for the new guys ALWAYS lock the switch when meeting a train... ALWAYS)... switch was locked couldn't throw it in time and POP, POP, POP through the switch... the 3 POPS was the leading 3 axles of our SD unit sliding through the switch... bastard trainmaster asked why i didn't dump the air i asked him where is a dump valve on the front step because that's where i was when we went through the switch... after much back and forth and postponing the investigation they finally dropped the charges against me... so yea i got your "family" right here buddy... bastards

[jackkertzie]

Heading down to McDonough next week. Thanks for all the great info!!! Hire location Buffalo, NY

[davidconnelly]

I was just offered a Train Crew position with UP, and might have reject it with all that is going on. Its obviously not good at all. Thanks

[Supercell]

And according to the new FRA safety assessment. UP is the least safe. But some of us already knew that.

[mckinley]

Great video. I had two interviews with NS still trying to get in.

[highnoon]

I recently started a job as locomotive electrician. So far worked on union Pacific Loco 634, and currently doing an entire rewire loco 600.. it can be stressful working on these but it pretty rewarding, and good experience. I do not work for UP though, but a shop in E. StL.

[truss]

That UP hat the switchman is wearing is hilarious.

[Flyby-]

It's crossed my mind many times when I was much younger to get into the railroad industry. I ended up in the aviation industry cuz I like aircraft just a little more. I'll tell you one thing though...there's A LOT of similarities between the two industries when it comes to working for an airline. One of the differences i noted was a scheduled shift. We do have scheduled shift hours, but everything else that was mentioned pertains to the aviation industry too...

[Motherslug-ql]

Retired since 1998 CR & PC worked 38 years, Yard Crew Enola Hump Master. Became Master Hump in 90's until retirement. No one knows my job better than a New Hump Master! 1:30 Drop you off in the middle of the woods you Learn something every day Comen sense, no logic explained. UP Worse Company to work for 2021 Nope WRONG NS is, I can say it, But you can't. 2:18 Not even saying it Your HEART isn't there. Hardest Part of the Job is walking, walking on the Stones or Roadbed every day of every HOUR!!! 3:24 as I hear as back in the day would be goal taker as Jobs are listed on a Board and the Best are used, so thinking that you didn't say or talk about it makes me think you got the job by being a Kiss ass!

I'll ask the Easiest Question to you were and please be pinpoint accordant as to on a Locomotive head on collision with anything where is the Safest Place to be on Board by Railroading CODE, Locomotive let's say a 70ACe? enlighten me

[flowdawg]

Glad I came across your video I’m set for UP train crew training next month let’s give this my all!

[Mr.Rowdo-Rudy-Lopez]

Great video! Gives something to look forward to here in the near future! The more I know, the better! Thanks! 👊😅👍