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Tips for Railroaders

Make Your Bedroom Sleep-Friendly

Tips to help you sleep better at home

~ 3 min read

Stay Close to Family and Friends

Promote good sleep in those close to you. The railroader’s life shapes family life.

~ 2 min read

Be Comfortable Away from Home

Your life will feel more balanced if you make an effort to optimize your comfort wherever you are. Here are some tips to help make you feel more comfortable away from home.

~ 2 min read

Connect with Friends and Family

It may be harder to stay in touch with family and friends when your schedules don’t mesh—but it’s not impossible.

~ 1 min read

Make Time for Yourself

On a railroader’s schedule, it’s often hard to plan activities in advance. Your free time may be out of sync with that of family and friends, or you may need to prioritize catching some Zzzs.

~ 3 min read

Ask for Support at Home

You work hard to contribute to giving your family a good life. Take time to enjoy the benefits of your work with those you love most. Communicate your needs to them and make an effort to understand their needs, too.

~ 3 min read

Smart Sleep Strategies

Sleep strategies differ from person to person, yet there are some approaches that are consistently used with good success among railroaders.

~ 2 min read

Making the Railroading Lifestyle Work

Railroading career challenges - a railroader's story

~ 2 min read