Working Life is a monthly column in which Texans talk about their jobs. McDonough, who is 55, is an engine driver and conductor on the Hermann Park Railroad, in Houston. I worked in the Houston ...

A former Brightline conductor is suing the train company for $60 million, claiming his experience witnessing deaths and walking through “smoking and sometimes burning car wreckage, twisted metal, and ...

Anthony Aprea followed his father's footsteps, working for Metro-North for 28 years as a conductor. Aprea is known by regular commuters for his friendly morning greetings and positive attitude. Beyond ...

Job Description: Coordinate activities of switch-engine crew within railroad yard, industrial plant or similar location. Conductors coordinate activities of train crew on passenger or freight trains.