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If one had to make a choice as to who to work for, what would be the better choice? Amtrak or LIRR? (assume that amtrak was hiring for the NY-Washington division).

If one had to make a choice as to who to work for, what would be the better choice? Amtrak or LIRR? (assume that amtrak was hiring for the NY-Washington division).

does anyone here know how Amtrak scores the skills test that it gives at the hiring orientation? more specifically, for part I (the Math section: 30 questions, 10 min). is there a specific number that you have to answer correct? and if so what is it. or is it based on the number of questions...

i know most RailRoads (for example Amtrak) conduct drug screening as a condition to employment. my question is, if your taking an anti-depressant /anti-anxiety medication (such as Lexapro www.Lexapro.com ) would that show up on the drug test and would it disqualify you for employment? or are...

from what i heard i was under the impression that any changes to the pension plan would apply only to new employees. so if you are 53 nothing will actually change for you. which is why it is so odd that they are fighting so hard for something that won't even affect them.

but what do you have to do to go from an ass't conductor to a conductor?

Also, how long are you given to qualify as a conductor after you become an assistant conductor? what is the qualifying process like on Amtrak? Does anyone know what the full salary (100%) is for a Conductor based in NYC is? (The only reason i ask is because of the high cost of living in New York).

Recently Amtrak posted a job opening for assistant conductors based out of NYC, i was wondering, what is a typical day in the life of an amtrak conductor based out of Penn Station like? for example, do they work a 6 day week or a 5 day week? is it usually a straight 8 hours? or more? whats...