March 7, 2022 | BNSF, CN, CP-KCS Merger, CSX, Headlines, NS, STB, UP
(Source: Progressive Railroading, March 3, 2022) BNSF Railway Co., CN, CSX, Norfolk Southern Railway and Union Pacific Railroad on Monday filed their “comments and request for conditions” with the Surface Transportation Board (STB) on the proposed merger...
February 24, 2022 | Headlines, UP
(Source: Deseret News, February 23, 2022) SALT LAKE CITY, Utah — Utah lawmakers are steamrolling ahead with a bill to strong-arm the largest railroad company in North America, with a top legislative leader accusing the Union Pacific of being an unwilling and...
February 22, 2022 | Accident, Headlines, UP
(Source: Television station KOLD, February 21, 2022) TUCSON, Ariz. — A Union Pacific train derailed in Pinal County Monday, Feb. 21 and a hazardous chemical was spilled. No injuries were reported. UP said cyclohexanone was released but the tanker has been secured and...
February 22, 2022 | Headlines, Historic/Steam, UP
(Source: The Daily Nonpareil, February 20, 2022) COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa — The Union Pacific Railroad Museum is looking for people who have stories to share about Latino railroad workers in the Midwest. The museum is partnering with the University of Nebraska at Omaha’s...
February 14, 2022 | Headlines, UP
(Source: Associated Press, February 13, 2022) TEMPE, Ariz. — Union Pacific Railroad will be reimbursing Tempe nearly $482,000 for expenses related to the July 2020 train derailment, according to city officials. Full story: www.usnews.com
February 14, 2022 | Headlines, UP
(Source: The Pantagraph, February 13, 2022) NORMAL, Ill. — Questions remain a year after 17 Union Pacific Railroad Co. freight cars jumped the rails near uptown Normal, crumpling steel and spilling debris. Full story: The Pantagraph
February 10, 2022 | Headlines, UP
(Source: Palestine Herald-Press, February 9, 2022) PALESTINE, Texas — The city of Palestine and Anderson County met Union Pacific in the 369th District Court, presided over by Judge Michael Davis, for a summary judgement Monday, Feb. 7. Full story: Palestine...
February 9, 2022 | CP-KCS Merger, Headlines, PSR, UP
(Source: Freight Waves, February 8, 2022) CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Labor availability is the key issue that needs to be addressed in order to restore fluidity in the supply chain, Union Pacific CFO Jennifer Hamann said at a Stifel investor conference on Tuesday. Full...
February 4, 2022 | Headlines, Technology, UP
(Source: Railway Age, February 2, 2022) NEW YORK — This spring, Union Pacific (UP) will start moving freight on an 80-mile, fully automated trucking route between a rail yard in Tucson and a high-volume distribution center outside of Phoenix. Full story: Railway...
February 2, 2022 | Headlines, Railroad Security, UP
(Source: NBC Los Angeles, February 1, 2022) LOS ANGELES — Five people have been arrested for allegedly burglarizing train cars in Torrance, police said Tuesday. Full story: NBC Los Angeles
