Hi everyone! This is my first posting. I am planning on retiring from law enforcement within five years and am trying to learn as much about the railroad as possible before then. Am interested in being a conductor and/or engineer on either freight or passenger. I've read alot here about freight operations but not much about passenger lines. Here in NJ there seems to be plenty of opportunities in both. Which might be easier to get into? It seems like NJ Transit hires from the outside into the engineer program? Is it worthwhile to pay for and attend a Freight Conductor training school myself or hope to be hired into one? I look forward to posting with you and appreciate your time.