T&E headcount up on most railroads

Total train and engine employment on Class I railroads increased by 7.49 percent in June 2011 versus June 2010, although not all major railroads increased hiring.

T&E headcounts on CSX and Canadian National (U.S. operations) declined in June 2011 versus June 2010, but all other railroads increased their headcounts — primarily through recalls from furlough.

The following table shows the changes in headcount for June 2011 versus June 2010, as reported by the U.S. Surface Transportation Board:

CLASS I RAILROAD	JUNE 2011	JUNE 2010	+/-
BNSF	16,414	15,032	+ 1,382
CSX	10,841	10,928	–      87
CN (U.S.)	2,134	2,325	–     191
KCS	1,289	1,196	+     93
NS	11,783	10,610	+ 1,173
SOO	1,435	1,423	+     12
UP	20,215	18,127	+ 2,088
AMTRAK	3,410	3,348	+     62