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...
December 13, 2021 | CEO Pay, Headlines, UP
(Source: Market Beat, December 7, 2021) NEW YORK — Union Pacific Co. Executive Vice President Elizabeth F. Whited sold 2,510 shares of Union Pacific stock in a transaction dated Monday, December 6. The stock was sold at an average price of $245.00, for a total value...
December 13, 2021 | Headlines, UP
(Source: Progressive Railroading, December 7, 2021) Union Pacific Railroad yesterday published its first comprehensive climate action plan outlining its approach to driving climate action and responding to emerging risks affecting the rail industry. Full story:...
