Hello, I am new to the forums and I have a question about Conductor's pay. NS corp states that though freight is approx $182 per day that is an average of around $22 an hour why is this pay lower than most all craft jobs? The rate progression is 6 years compared to 2 years craft or if you pass the test you may become "top out in craft in 3 weeks" according to the website for any craft job. Seems to me, someone who knows nothing about RR operations, that a Conductor's job seems more dangerous and the hours of operation are the worst and you are away from your family more than a craft position, but you are paid the lowest of most all jobs at the RR. Just curious. Thanks