FRA Certification Helpline: (216) 694-0240

Railroad workers make a hard job look easy

(Source: Texarkana Gazette, June 29, 2021) TEXARKANA — The Union Pacific railroad franchise operates in 23 states, and recently its capability to also operate locally was demonstrated in Atlanta. In just a few hours’ time, employees repaired and replaced a major...

UP to release Q2 2021 earnings on July 22

(Source: Union Pacific press release, June 24, 2021) OMAHA, Neb. — Union Pacific Corporation will release second quarter 2021 financial and operating results on Thursday, July 22, 2021, at 8:00 a.m. ET. The company’s management team will host a conference call...

Legal limbo delays UP layoff plans at Palestine car shop

(Source: Television station KLTV, June 21, 2021) PALESTINE, Texas — An ongoing legal battle has delayed plans to lay off workers at Union Pacific’s Palestine railcar shop. The railroad intended to cut almost 60 jobs by Monday, June 14, but the game of legal limbo...

District judge derails UP’s plans for Palestine closure

(Source: Palestine Herald-Press, June 14, 2021) PALESTINE, Texas — The city of Palestine and Anderson County battled Union Pacific in the 369thDistrict Court in Cherokee County presided over by Judge Michael Davis on Monday in ongoing litigation with regard to the...

50 cars derail from UP freight train in New Mexico

(Source: Television station KVIA, May 24, 2021) LORDSBURG, N.M. — A Union Pacific freight train derailed Monday near Lordsburg with approximately 50 rail cars overturned. There were no reports of injuries. Full story: www.kvia.com