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UP Coordinates Safety for Iowa Cycling Classic
August 18, 2008 | 09:40 a.m. CDT
Several dozen UP employees went above and beyond spreading key safety messages to more than 20,000 RAGBRAI participants cycling across Iowa in late July.
The nationally known 471-mile bicycle ride crossed UP's main line double track 13 times this year. Present at every crossing throughout the entire ride, UP's Dave Huntley says UP volunteers put in up to 12-hour work days making the event a safety success. "There were no incidents at any one of our grade crossings, and it was clear the riders came to expect our presence and were appreciative of our efforts," said Huntley, manager-Operating Practices.
"Dave and everyone working with him delivered a positive image of UP, and actively worked with the communities to deliver Operation Lifesaver messages," said Karol Burchfield, general superintendent-transportation services. "They spent hours helping to plan and coordinate the event, while protecting our crossings throughout its entirety."
Recognizing all those who spent time preparing and helping execute RAGBRAI, Huntley and Burchfield also acknowledged the following individuals:
- Brian Jarrett, senior special agent
- Greg Evenson, manager-train operations
- Bob Resch, manager-public safety
- Brenda Mainwaring, director-public affairs
- Jack Weber, manager-operating practices
- Shawn Engel, manager-train operations
- Ken Blackman, manager-yard operations
- Jim Biggerstaff, manager-track maintenance
- Employee Club 76 and 78 members
Accidents Down, Fatalities Up in Nine Months
Dec. 2, 2008 | 12:40 p.m. CST
With 716 large and small U.S. railroads reporting, total accidents and incidents in this year's first nine months were down 10.3 percent to 9,232 compared with the corresponding period last year. More...
U.S. Rail Freight Volume Up From Year Ago
Dec. 1, 2008 | 11:25 a.m. CST
Carload freight for the 47th week of 2008 totaled 309,109 cars, up 6.6 percent from last year, with volume up 10.2 percent in the East and 4.4 percent in the West. More...
Disney World Displays UP Train Sets
Nov. 25, 2008 | 10:05 a.m. CST
Disney World's Epcot is running Union Pacific train sets throughout the holiday season at its American Pavilion. More...
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