Train crew employment up 7.59% in June

Railroads are calling train crews back to work at a steady pace. Transportation (train and engine) employment reached 59,641 in June, up 7.59% from June 2009 and 0.86% higher than in May 2010.

Total Class I railroad employment climbed to 151,527 in June, 1.28% higher than in June 2009 and 0.41% above the May 2010 figures.

Maintenance of way and structures employment was 34,954 in June, down 1.21% from June 2009 and up 0.59% from May 2010. Maintenance of equipment and stores employees totaled 28,059 in June, down 1.96% from June 2009 and down 0.64% from May 2010.

The number of executives, officials, and staff assistants employed in June was 10.66% below the June 2009 figures and 0.03% below May 2010.

Professional and administrative employment rose slightly to 13,382, up 0.80% from June 2009 and up 0.62% from June 2010.