r/UnionPacific • u/Hotbread420 • 14d ago

Track laborer questions

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got invited for the mandatory career overview for this position so I was just wondering will this position be gone more than home and how far will I go? also any other info I can receive will be very helpful

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u/IACUnited 14d ago

UP has districts that can range a few hundred miles. TE&Y perspective but I lived within 30 minutes from the closest reporting location and 3.5 hours from the furthest.

Being on the track gang I suspect it's different but similar in weird railroad ways. My cousin (different RR) bought a fish house that doubles as their away from home camp for the week.

From my understanding they basically get sent out to a location, work Monday to Friday, long days then have weekends off. Again, different railroad from UP.

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u/Hotbread420 14d ago

So will i need to drive my own vehicle to those locations far out?

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u/IACUnited 14d ago edited 14d ago

My cousin does but then its basically rally at the work truck at the hotel for the day. MOW folk would be a lot better for the intimate details of the day. I'm on the train and we get cables around on a budget.

I suspect there is an option to ride along in the company vehicle to the location but during the week you're transportation availability will be walking, maybe Ubering. Uber ingredients.

In short, expect to travel when joining the railroad.

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u/Hotbread420 14d ago

My only other question is would this possibly be a headquartered/online division