Hi Guys. I am very new to the forum, and looking forward to learning more from others! I live in Calgary, AB and I will be researching the Railway conductor position starting in September for 15 weeks. I look forward to being a part of the Railway, and perhaps one day meeting someone on here that is in the industry. I will be following posts, and learning, and possibly using information from here for research purposes! I do have one question, an hopefully I will be able to post on the forum (for some reason I can't yet) but being female, I know I am minority... or am I?? Am I alone or are there many others out there. I guess might consider myself NOT to be a very strong girl, but working on getting into physical shape for the position, before working my way up to be a locomotive engineer. But can any of you give me an example of a typical day as a railway conductor. What kind of 'physical' work is required, how much weight, how often? I am aware the job is physically demanding, and It may take me a few weeks on the job to build the muscles, but I want to hear from someone that has been in the industry for a while. Is there a lot of time off due to injury? what kind of repercussions are there...Ok, so 2 questions, but hope someone can shed some light!! 
Thanks for your time, and I hope to hear from you soon!!
Frances
fvandieren8@hotmail.com
Thanks for your time, and I hope to hear from you soon!!
Frances
fvandieren8@hotmail.com