Recent content by Whitesox2004

Just found out today that I did infact pass the test! Next step is the interview!

I'll keep the "assume" thing in mind. I am just finishing up my senior year of college with a degree in Geography with transportation and infrastructure emphasis. In theory that should make me a planner, but at this point in my life I am not ready to sit behind a cubicle. The railroad was...

Thanks for the reply. Yes you are correct to assume, I did get the call to come in and take the exam. I errored on the college side and answered "c" when the proctor shouted "10 seconds left." Luckily that was only the math and vocabulary section. Math I only guessed the last two answers...

Yesterday I just took the Pre-Interview Assistant Conductor Exams for Milwaukee. Does anybody know what is considered "passing?" I probably did okay but none the less I remain a nervous wreak about the results. Thanks

In Iowa that would have been a very interesting question to ask. Especially with talk of growing demand for amtrak service at some of the larger station stops. It is rather interesting or disheartening about the lack of discussion in regards to amtrak, or any kind of national infrastructure...

I found this forum on google and I thought I would chime in! I am about to graduate from the University of Minnesota with a degree in Planning and Geography. Two routes I have considered is first being in transportation and second city planning. After 2 city planning internships, I realize I...

Whitesox2004 should have been 2006 since that was the season in which I attended the most games in a season (16 games). Guess I am not the best at typing. If I do start working for amtrak it won't be likely I'll be able to repate my going to 16 games. Will amtrak and being a baseball fan...