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The first recorded rail transit system dates back to the 6th century BCE. The industry has evolved from limestone tracks to wooden tracks, from steam engines to driverless vehicles. Today, rail transport proudly facilitates economic growth as it carries large volumes of both passengers and cargo. Rail transportation is the most cost effective and environmentally friendly mode of transit.

Obama's economic stimulus package has allocated an unprecedented $8.4 billion for public transit projects. In addition, hi-speed rail received $8 billion and there is still another discretionary $1.5 billion for intermodal projects that that could be used for public transportation. The details are still being sorted out, but this is clearly a good time to get passenger transportation back on track. With more money than ever being dedicated to the industry, it is an exciting time to watch the future of this industry evolve and to imagine where we take rail transit next.

Where the Rail Industry Jobs Are

When you think of railroad jobs, you may first think of jobs on freight trains. But careers in the rail industry are also available in light rail transit, commuter rail, subways, and rapid rail transit.

Light Rail, Streetcars, Tramways or Trolley Cars are lightweight passenger rail cars operating in short trains on fixed rails. They transport fewer passengers per trip than other rail forms, and operate within the realm of other traffic for much of the trip. Light rail vehicles are usually electric with power drawn from overhead electric lines.

Light Rail systems in the US include:

Heavy Rail, Rapid Rail, Subway, Elevated Railway or Metro is high-speed passenger rail transport that operates on fixed rails in separate rights-of-way, away from all other vehicular and pedestrian traffic.

Heavy Rail systems in the US include:

Commuter Rail, Regional Rail or Suburban Rail is passenger rail service that operates between urban and suburban regions.

Commuter Rail systems in the US include: