Total train and engine employment on Class I railroads increased by 7.49 percent in June 2011 versus June 2010, although not all major railroads increased hiring.
T&E headcounts on CSX and Canadian National (U.S. operations) declined in June 2011 versus June 2010, but all other railroads increased their headcounts — primarily through recalls from furlough.
The following table shows the changes in headcount for June 2011 versus June 2010, as reported by the U.S. Surface Transportation Board:
CLASS I RAILROAD | JUNE 2011 | JUNE 2010 | +/- |
BNSF | 16,414 | 15,032 | + 1,382 |
CSX | 10,841 | 10,928 | – 87 |
CN (U.S.) | 2,134 | 2,325 | – 191 |
KCS | 1,289 | 1,196 | + 93 |
NS | 11,783 | 10,610 | + 1,173 |
SOO | 1,435 | 1,423 | + 12 |
UP | 20,215 | 18,127 | + 2,088 |
AMTRAK | 3,410 | 3,348 | + 62 |
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