Industry Case Studies Railroad Industry Locomotive Engineers Challenge: One of the nation’s largest railroads providing rail transportation and distribution services to more than 18,000 route miles in the East, Midwest, and South as well as Canada wanted to improve their recruitment process for Locomotive Engineer Trainees. Locomotive Engineers operate electric, diesel-electric, or gas turbine-electric locomotives. They also interpret train orders, train signals, and railroad rules and regulations to transport freight or passengers in a safe and satisfactory manner. Solution: The process of training engineers is a substantial investment for both employer and trainee. Therefore, to ensure success, a personnel selection system that identifies applicants most likely

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