I'm to start the Union Pacific 14 weeks of school in May. Just wanted to know what the class is like?

Question

They told us the 3 weeks will be Monday- Saturday 8am-5pm. Just wanted to know what the 3 weeks of class is. We were told we had to make 85% and up to pass.

Answer 1

Congratulations and best of luck in your new career!

I am assuming your school is for operating department, I.E. switchman/brakeman?

You dont need a college degree, in fact a college degree can be a hinderance.

They prefer people that have worked different jobs and have some practical experience in the real world.

The classes will concentrate heavily on safety, yours, your coworkers and the general public.

There will be basic train operations and rule book sections, signals, switching operations, and more safety.

It will go pretty fast. The railroad does not want you to fail, they need you to know the material, it will not be a pushover but if you need help, dont hesitate to ask your insturctors, that is their job, to make sure you know the material.