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
January 31, 2022 | Headlines, PSR, UP
(Source: Television station KTRK, January 29, 2022) HOUSTON, Texas — Houston-area residents have voiced concerns for years about stopped trains blocking major roads. Representatives with Union Pacific Railroad met with Houston City Council to see what can be done to...
January 31, 2022 | Headlines, Technology, UP
(Source: Green Car Congress, January 29, 2022) WASHINGTON, D.C. — Union Pacific Railroad plans to purchase 20 battery-electric locomotives for testing in yard operations. The combined purchases and upgrades to yard infrastructure are expected to exceed $100 million,...
