June 30, 2021 | Headlines, UP
(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...
June 24, 2021 | Headlines, UP
(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...
June 22, 2021 | Headlines, UP
(Source: Television station KHOU, June 21, 2021) HOUSTON — Texas environmental officials held their first public meeting on plans to clean up a toxic site owned by Union Pacific Railroad. State officials have identified cancer clusters among the residents who live, or...
June 22, 2021 | Headlines, UP
(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...
June 16, 2021 | Headlines, UP
(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...
June 7, 2021 | Headlines, UP
(Source: Palestine Herald-Press, June 4, 2021) PALESTINE, Texas — Congressman Lance Gooden is going to battle with Union Pacific on behalf of Anderson County and the city of Palestine. Full story: Palestine Herald-Press
June 4, 2021 | Headlines, UP
(Source: Palestine Herald, June 3, 2021) PALESTINE, Texas — Palestine and Anderson County are continuing their fight to keep Union Pacific in town. Full story: Palestine Herald
May 25, 2021 | Headlines, UP
(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
May 18, 2021 | Headlines, UP
(Source: Reuters, May 17, 2021) SIBLEY, Iowa — Drone video obtained by Reuters showed train carriages strewn about a track with some parts on fire. Sibley fire chief Ken Huls told local radio that the train was carrying fertilizer and ammonium. Full story: Yahoo...
May 18, 2021 | Headlines, UP
(Source: Siouxland News, May 17, 2021) SIBLEY, Iowa — Union Pacific says crews have finished clearing the derailed cars early Tuesday morning. The fire is still smoldering and expected to be extinguished soon. An evacuation order was lifted Monday evening. Full story:...
