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Supply-chain backlogs turn Chicago into chokepoint

(Source: Hellenic Shipping News, July 26, 2021) NEW YORK — Chicago is emerging as a new bottleneck in the global supply chain as rail, trucking and logistics operators struggle with a glut of imports from Asia reaching the Midwestern freight hub. Full story: Hellenic...

UP reports Q2 2021 results

(Source: Union Pacific press release, July 22, 2021) OMAHA, Neb. — Union Pacific Corporation today reported 2021 second quarter net income of $1.8 billion, or $2.72 per diluted share. This compares to $1.1 billion, or $1.67 per diluted share, in the second quarter...

Railroad workers are like family in Palestine

(Source: Palestine Herald-Press, July 20, 2021) PALESTINE, Texas — Working together can develop a deep camaraderie between coworkers and has for many of the employees that have worked for Union Pacific Railroad in Palestine. Full story: Palestine...

UP fire train helps battle Dixie Fire

(Source: Reuters, July 20, 2021) SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The Dixie Fire, the state’s largest, continues burning toward the northeast of California in a remote area that is difficult to reach, officials said. It has burned over 23 square miles (59.5 square...

3 workers injured after freight train derailment in Utah

(Source: St. George News, July 16, 2021) CEDAR CITY, Utah — Three railroad workers were safely evacuated from a Union Pacific freight train that derailed northwest of Cedar City late Thursday night. The train consisted of approximately 95 cars and was operated by a...

UP tank cars and crew assist lava fire fight

(Source: Progressive Railroading, July 13, 2021) A Union Pacific Railroad firefighting crew with water tank cars from the Class I’s fleet helped fight a lava fire in Northern California in late June, according to an article on UP’s website. Full story:...

Judge orders UP jobs to remain in Palestine

(Source: Palestine Herald, July 9, 2021) PALESTINE, Texas — The District court has ruled Union Pacific jobs must stay in Palestine. On Thursday in the 369th Judicial District Court of Judge Michael Davis, Union Pacific Railroad was ordered to stick to the 1955...

Report: Railroads adapted to volatile pandemic conditions

(Source: Progressive Railroading, July 8, 2021) The freight-rail industry demonstrated resilience and reliability during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new report by the Northwestern University Transportation Center (NUTC). Full story: Progressive...