Safety 05172024
Brakeperson Corey White: I’m Living Proof It Can Happen to You
Rushing through his morning routine onboard a locomotive almost had life-threatening consequences for Corey White, brakeperson, Transportation, when it resulted in unplanned locomotive movement past a red signal and into the path of another train. Read Story
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Heritage 05152024
A Century in the Making: Union Pacific Special Agent Honored for Pursuing Notorious Train Robbers
Nearly 110 years after his death, Union Pacific Chief Special Agent William T. “Bill” Canada is solidifying his place in railroad history with a headstone honoring his efforts to safeguard the nation’s freight from bandits.
Safety 05082024
Union Pacific Locomotive Engineer Encourages Public to Stay Alert at Railroad Crossings
More than 95% of rail-related fatalities are preventable, an Association of American Railroads statistic that motivates Union Pacific Locomotive Engineer Mel Doughty to promote highway-rail grade crossing safety at every opportunity.
Community 05072024
Union Pacific Provides After-School Support to Students in Washington State
In the state of Washington, 16 percent of students fail to graduate from high school. The Boys & Girls Club of South Puget Sound has made its mission to change that, by providing after-school education opportunities for school-age kids. In 2023, they served over 5,000 students with opportunities to learn and grow outside of school.
Real Railroaders 05062024
Union Pacific Mechanical Team Keeps America's Goods Safely Moving
Union Pacific’s dedicated Mechanical team has responsibility for inspecting, repairing or rebuilding more than 4,500 active locomotives and 300,000 rail cars traversing our network – critical work supporting the railroad’s commitment to safely delivering the service it sold its customers.
Innovation 05032024
Union Pacific Shaves Two Days Off Los Angeles to Chicago Route with New Service
Union Pacific is offering a new domestic intermodal service between Los Angeles and Chicago that cuts transit time to three days.
Real Railroaders 05012024
Saluting Union Pacific’s 50-Year Railroaders
Continuing a long-standing Union Pacific tradition, employees achieving 50 years of railroading will be honored Wednesday, May 8, in a special ceremony with Union Pacific senior leadership at 11:15 a.m. CT.
Innovation 04292024
Union Pacific Testing First-of-its-Kind Hybrid Locomotive
The first of six cutting-edge hybrid battery-electric locomotives designed and built by Union Pacific and its partner ZTR, a leading rail technology company, will undergo extensive testing next month in a Union Pacific facility and rail yard.
Insights 04252024
Push to Achieve What’s Possible
The results we are delivering prove what is possible. The freight market has been tough, but as we focus on our Safety, Service and Operational Excellence strategy, we are building a solid foundation for long-term growth.
Safety 04242024
Locomotive Engineer Todd Barras: 'My Main Goal is Going Home to My Family'
A fateful choice almost cost 29-year railroader Todd Barras, locomotive engineer, his life.
Innovation 04232024
Union Pacific Ships Longest Wind Turbine Blades in Company History
Union Pacific and Vestas, the leading global wind turbine manufacturer, collaborated to ship the company’s V163-4.5 MW wind turbine blades across the country by rail. The planning of this launch began more than two years ago in 2022, when Vestas introduced its new high-capacity wind turbine.
Innovation 04222024
10to90 Plastic Collection Pilot Advances Union Pacific's Sustainability Commitment
Union Pacific is kickstarting a 10to90 plastics circularity pilot, removing the intermediary to sustainably send post-consumer plastic back to the source.
Safety 04192024
Union Pacific Honors Train Dispatchers for Exceptional Safety Focus
Union Pacific train dispatchers are the railroad’s protectors, coordinating the safe movement of trains, engineering equipment and employees across more than 32,000 track miles covering 23 states.
Community 04182024
Union Pacific Supports Utah Art Museum's Mission to Strengthen Young Community
Utah’s Springville Museum of Art fosters community and connection for visitors of all ages – and thanks to Union Pacific’s support, they now have even more innovative offerings for their youth and teenage visitors.
Real Railroaders 04162024
Union Pacific Employee Sees UP Values on Navy Cruise
In 2023, approximately 40% of Union Pacific’s freight originated or terminated outside of the United States. As America’s premier railroad focuses on “Building America,” it can be easy to forget our true global outreach. Recently Marketing and Sales Manager Mark Karpf had an opportunity to participate in a “Tiger Cruise,” allowing civilians the chance to ride a U.S. Naval Ship for a short non-combat cruise.
Safety 04092024
Safety Vanguard: Bayson Oxuzidis Trailblazes Path at Union Pacific
Under the harsh gaze of the Sonoran sun, one leader’s approach to safety is as relentless as the desert heat itself. That quiet force is Bayson Oxuzidis, a dedicated Union Pacific rail car technician of more than 18 years.
Innovation 04042024
Union Pacific to Offer New Domestic Service Between Southern California and Chicago
Union Pacific is expanding in the Chicago area, providing customers direct domestic intermodal service from the Los Angeles Basin to the heart of Chicago and taking more trucks off the road.