juniata guy posted:Gregg:
Its not done that way any longer. Both NS and CSX run prospective T&E candidates through a vetting process then send them to their training schools here in the Atlanta area. If a conductor candidate successfully completes the school he goes into train service for a probationary period.
My youngest son was selected for the NS conductor program a little over a year ago; successfully went through all the testing, physical examinations and drug and background screening then decided to opt out right before entering the training school down in McDonough, GA. Had he continued through the program and graduated; he would immediately have marked up as a conductor in pool service between Columbus, GA and Birmingham, AL.
Curt
Thank you Curt.