Celebrate Independence Day Safely

July 2, 2009 | 10:05 a.m. CDT

With Fourth of July just days away, employees are reminded to celebrate safely, especially if fireworks are involved. More...

U.S. Rail Fatalities Continue to Decline

July 1, 2009 | 05:00 p.m. CDT

According to statistics released July 1 by the Federal Railroad Administration's Office of Safety Analysis, fatalities reported by U.S. railroads continued to decline in this year's first four months. More...

Employee Resource Groups Celebrate Diversity

July 1, 2009 | 11:35 a.m. CDT

UP's employee resource groups are joining forces with other Omaha-area companies in the city's first Diversity Week, celebrating diversity and inclusion. More...

CSX Commits to Lower Carbon Dioxide Emissions

June 30, 2009 | 01:25 p.m. CDT

CSX Transportation announced June 29 a plan to cut CO2 emissions associated with train operations by 8 percent per revenue ton mile. More...

Class I Employment Continues to Slide

June 30, 2009 | 12:25 p.m. CDT

U.S. Class I employment in May dropped to 151,536, down 1.77 percent from the previous month and down 8.33 percent from May 2008. More...

Laredo Special Agents Crack Arson Case

June 26, 2009 | 10:15 a.m. CDT

Following a recent fire that destroyed the interior of a locomotive cab, UP special agents in Laredo, Texas, immediately launched an arson investigation. More...

Operation Lifesaver Launches New Campaign

June 26, 2009 | 08:30 a.m. CDT

Operation Lifesaver, Inc., the U.S. Department of Transportation and major railroad companies June 24 announced the launch of the Common Sense campaign to reduce the number of pedestrians who are killed and injured when trespassing around tracks and trains. More...

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