Getting hired by a railroad?

I'm pretty sure you have to be at least 18 to apply. And you must have a high school diploma or g.e.d., and a valid drivers license. They will do a background check, strength test, physical and drug test. But experience is not required for being a conductor. The Cl 1 railroads (UP, BNSF, CSX, KCS, NS) will hire you to be a conductor with no experience. You will be trained as a brakeman/switchman first though, then conductor training, and then if you want, engineer school. Some railroads will force you to become an engineer, I'm not sure about CSX, be sure to ask them if you go to an interview. I will say this though, it will be a huge reality check and lifestyle change coming straight out of high school. Long hours of boredom, working nights, weekends and holidays, be sure you are ready to commit to that if you decide to take that job. Hope you do, good luck.