Railway Conductors and Brakemen/Women
Back to Career ListingRailway conductors co-ordinate and supervise the activities of passenger and freight train crew members. Brakemen/women check train brakes and other systems and equipment prior to train run, and assist railway conductors in activities en route.
Outlook
Good
Wage
Low: $23.08
Median: $34.46
High: $50.00
Training
- Completion of secondary school is usually required.
- Experience as a brakeman/woman is required for conductors.
- Experience as a railway worker is usually required for brakemen/women.
- Railway conductors require a Canadian Rail Operating Rules certificate.
- Brakemen/women require a Canadian Rail Operating Rules certificate.
Places of Employment
Railway transport companies
Regulated
No