February 2, 2021 | Headlines, UP
(Source: Associated Press, February 1, 2021) VAIL, Ariz. — A Union Pacific worker in southern Arizona has died in an accident on the job. Company spokesman Tim McMahan confirmed that James Morgan, who worked on engineering matters as a systems laborer, was fatally...
February 1, 2021 | Headlines, UP
(Source: Freight Waves, January 29, 2021) CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Class I rail executives are hoping anticipated higher North American intermodal volumes will be a moneymaker for their companies in 2021. Full story: Freight Waves
January 21, 2021 | Headlines, UP
(Source: Union Pacific press release, January 21, 2021) OMAHA, Neb. — Union Pacific Corporation today reported 2020 fourth quarter net income of $1.4 billion, or $2.05 per diluted share. These results include a previously announced $278 million pre-tax, non-cash...
January 15, 2021 | Headlines, UP
(Source: Union Pacific customer advisory, January 13, 2021) OMAHA, Neb. — High winds with gusts reaching 80-100 miles per hour have been impacting much of southeast Wyoming since early Wednesday morning. The winds are expected to continue through Thursday morning,...
January 12, 2021 | Headlines, Short Line, UP
(Source: Progressive Railroading, January 11, 2021) The Colorado Pacific Railroad intends to object to a new commercial agreement between Union Pacific Railroad and Colorado, Midland & Pacific Railway Co. (CMP) that calls for CMP to operate the Tennessee Pass...
December 8, 2020 | Headlines, UP
(Source: Manteca Bulletin, December 4, 2020) MANTECA, Calif. — A $237 million rail project in Stockton that will help move commuters from Manteca to Sacramento faster and reduce the potential increase for more blocked crossings in Manteca as Union Pacific Railroad...
November 25, 2020 | Headlines, UP
(Source: Visalia Times Delta, November 24, 2020) VISALIA, Calif. — The cause of a six-train car pileup remains unknown today, 24-plus hours after the wreck along Highway 99. No one was injured, however, tankers full of hazardous material were at risk of spilling over,...
November 24, 2020 | Headlines, UP
(Source: ABC30.com, November 24, 2020) FRESNO, Calif. — California Highway Patrol officers continue to direct a slow line of traffic up one lane of northbound Highway 99 in Tulare County on Tuesday morning, nearly 24 hours after a train derailment shut down the...
November 23, 2020 | Headlines, UP
(Source: Freight Waves, November 21, 2020) CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Union Pacific is hoping to attract more intermodal customers in the Upper Midwest now that it has an intermodal terminal in Minneapolis. Full story: Freight Waves
November 23, 2020 | BNSF, Headlines, UP
(Source: The Load Star, November 20, 2020) NEW YORK — The wave of imports that has overwhelmed Los Angeles and Long Beach has spread to other gateways, causing delays and higher costs for importers. The port of Oakland reported a 10.4% year-on-year rise in imports in...
