How much MATH is required to become a union pacific railroad train service person?

Question

ALSO WHERE ARE THE TRAINING CENTERS LOCATED IN LOS ANGELES COUNTY FOR UNION PACIFIC TRAIN SERVICE PEOPLE WHO HAVE JUST BEEN HIRED AND HAVE TO GO TO TRAINING?

Answer 1

Basic math is just fine.

As far as class location is concerned use is made of whatever facilities are available, such as on company property, hotel/motel conference room, etc.

SP had its simulator in Cerritos, but I don't know if it is still in use.

Answer 2

Hoghead and Andy F are right on the money. Just to give you a little perspective let me give you this example. In Santa Clara, the folks here tried to get Union Pacific to enact a "Quiet Zone" through several intersections along the Lafayette Avenue strip. In order to enact this, Union Pacific asked who was going to dip the streets under the crossings, (4 of them to be exact). The City of Santa Clara, tried to get Union Pacific to pay for the entire development of the project. Union Pacifc said, "No, we just paid to clean up and improve the mess that Southern Pacific left us, and that was at your request too. So its your turn to take on a multi-million dollar project." Hate to break it to you, but the grade crossings are still there and the streets un-changed. So we still get to hear the horns through that section. Personally, I think you need to remember the Railroads were there first, and nobody made you buy that piece of property. Secondly, I'd kill for a slab of land with the train tracks against my back fence. I think every Model Railroader would!!!!!!!!!! Lastly, those trains that you see rolling by; yeah a little respect for the crews operating them would also be appreciated! Those folks are working all day and night to get you your food and sundries that you need in your home every day. So taking those commodities for granted then complaining about the folks delivering them is somewhat hipocritical. Finally, when you are enjoying your Christmas and Thanksgiving Dinners, you better look out your window and think about what those folks would rather be doing than moving freight. Yeah, you guessed it! Home with their families enjoying the same thing you are doing. So in defense of all of the other train crews that wrote in about the FRA Law that requires they blow their horns, yeah its all about the SAFE transit of the freight that you will soon be needing to carry out your daily life. In closing, just so you are aware. When these crews are put into a position where a vehicle is stalled on the tracks, or other situation; all these Joes can do is apply the brakes and watch the scene of horror unfold before their very eyes. Here is the sadest part, there is nothing they can do except sit there and watch. My point? Did you hear about the Amtrak Engineer on the #11 Coast Starlight a little over a year ago? No? That engineer watched a 2 year old child toddle back across the tracks towards the Babysitter. By the time the Sitter turned around it was too late. That child wondered right in front of the locomotive and was instantly killed. Now yes the stupid sitter should have never been there in the first place. But the point is, what do you think that engineer felt like as soon as he was able to get the train to stop? But my point is, you folks need to put up with a little un-comfort, so these crews can safely and effectively do their jobs. So here is your real choice. No horns and an increase in accidents, or horns and the accidents stay to a minimum in your area. Take your pick! Bottom Line, that is really what you are asking for.

Answer 3

My fiancee works for Union Pacific and he says just basic High School math is sufficient. Sorry I don't know the rest of your answer we are in Chicago.

Answer 4

some math is reuired so grab a book instead of flirting with the computer