Wired to Rise

Marcus never expected the railroad to save his life. Growing up in the mid-1990s amid family turmoil, bullying, and the weight of being underestimated, he entered the transit industry as a teenage intern, just trying to find his footing. What begins as a chance to learn a trade quickly becomes a crucible-one that tests his resilience, integrity, and belief in himself at every turn. From his first days as a high school intern to the grueling years that follow, Marcus navigates a workplace cu...