Reasons to Join the Rail Industry
7/23/2025 | 46s
One of Alaska’s best careers might be on the rails.
From scenic views to great salaries, working on the railroad has its perks. Learn how to become a train conductor, journeyman carman, or locomotive systems tech—and discover how you can get started with just a few months of training.
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Alaska at Work is a local public television program presented by AK
Alaska at Work is made possible in part by ConocoPhillips and Saltchuk
Reasons to Join the Rail Industry
7/23/2025 | 46s
From scenic views to great salaries, working on the railroad has its perks. Learn how to become a train conductor, journeyman carman, or locomotive systems tech—and discover how you can get started with just a few months of training.
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Alaska at Work is a local public television program presented by AK
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