I work for the railroad and would like to know what the deductions are for the railroad worker.

What is required for your job.

Union dues, special work clothes, don't guess you have to own special watches any longer, my dad had to have special 21 jewel watches to keep official time. He also had batteries for lights,
Since he was required to stay over night or several nights at the other end of the route, the costs not paid by the railroad was deductable.