January 4, 2022 | Headlines, Oil Train, STB, UP
(Source: Colorado Times Recorder, January 3, 2022) DENVER — The prospect of up to 350,000 barrels of oil a day rolling through Colorado on trains has caught the attention of Colorado Sen. Michael Bennet following the Dec. 15 U.S. Surface Transportation Board (STB)...
January 3, 2022 | Headlines, UP
(Source: Union Pacific press release, December 28, 2021) OMAHA, Neb. — From conception to ribbon-cutting, Union Pacific, ExxonMobil, SABIC and Savage Gulf Rail have worked closely together to align infrastructure plans and optimize logistics potential for a new rail...
December 28, 2021 | AAR Freight Trends, BNSF, CSX, Headlines, NS, PSR, UP
(Source: Supply Chain Dive, December 21, 2021) WASHINGTON, D.C. — Demand for rail freight came roaring back in 2021 after a pandemic-induced decline. But at times, there seemed to be more business than railroads could handle. Full story: Supply Chain...
December 21, 2021 | Accident, Headlines, UP
(Source: Television station KMIZ, December 20, 2021) NAPTON, Mo. — An investigation is underway after a Union Pacific train derailed over the weekend in southeastern Saline County. A spokesperson for Union Pacific said the derailment happened at the Route E crossing...
December 17, 2021 | Headlines, Quarterly Income, UP
(Source: Union Pacific press release, December 16, 2021) OMAHA, Neb. — Union Pacific Corporation will release fourth quarter 2021 financial and operating results on Thursday, January 20, 2022, at 8:00 a.m. ET. The company’s management team will host a conference call...
December 16, 2021 | Headlines, UP
(Source: Reuters, December 15, 2021) WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday said it would clear up confusion among appeals courts over whether a train that has temporarily stopped is still “in use,” exposing railroads to liability for...
December 16, 2021 | BNSF, Headlines, Technology, UP
(Source: Associated Press, December 15, 2021) OMAHA, Neb. — The major freight railroads across North America continue to experiment with alternative locomotive fuels as a way to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions. Full story: Associated Press
December 16, 2021 | Headlines, UP
(Source: CBS Sacramento, December 15, 2021) SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Approximately 900 gallons of fuel leaked from a train between Sacramento and Dixon, Union Pacific said Wednesday. The spill happened along a 37-mile stretch before it was discovered. Full story: CBS...
December 13, 2021 | Headlines, UP
(Source: Union Pacific Railroad press release, December 10, 2021) OMAHA, Neb. — Union Pacific Corporation announced that its Board of Directors today voted to increase the quarterly dividend on the Company’s common shares by 10% to $1.18 per share. The dividend is...
December 13, 2021 | BNSF, Headlines, NS, UP
(Source: Freight Waves, December 9, 2021) CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Union Pacific, BNSF and Norfolk Southern are putting on hold requirements that all of their employees be vaccinated against COVID-19. The railroads had sought to issue companywide mandates because they are...
