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Rail Transportation

Businesses in this industry move passengers or freight on railroads.

Companies in this industry transport passengers or cargo using railroads. The railroads operate either on networks (with facilities, workers, and equipment spread over a large area) or over short distances on a local rail line. Scenic and sightseeing rail transportation, commuter rail, and rapid transit are not included in this industry.

This industry employs 51 people in Minnesota.

Common Careers in this Industry

Career Median Wage
Locomotive Engineers $37.8
Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters $31.71
Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators $23.23
Machinists $25.7

 

Related Industries

Air Transportation
Pipeline Transportation
Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation
Support Activities for Transportation
Transit and Ground Passenger Transportation
Truck Transportation
Water Transportation

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