August 2008 Archive

August 25, 2008

UP Participates in Political Conventions

(12:50 p.m. CDT) Continuing a tradition dating back to the 1800s, Union Pacific will participate in the Democratic and Republican conventions, celebrating the 2008 "Whistlestop" tour. More...

FRA Recognizes Service Units' Risk-Reduction Safety Pilots

(12:40 p.m. CDT) The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) recently recognized UP's Livonia, San Antonio and North Platte service units with its Distinguished Public Service Award for their risk-reduction safety pilot projects. The honor was awarded at the FRA's annual RRP (Risk Reduction Program) Summit in Washington, D.C. More...

August 22, 2008

UP Nurse Assists Ailing Passenger

(10:40 a.m. CDT) On a flight from Kansas City, Mo., to San Antonio, Occupational Health Nurse Ray Lynn Ruiz assisted an ailing passenger, possibly saving his life. More...

August 19, 2008

Argus Media Recognizes UP for Handling PRB Coal Demand

(12:30 p.m. CDT) Union Pacific recently received Argus Media's prestigious Win-Win Award. Given annually to railroads, shippers and organizations, the honor recognizes innovative partnerships leading to improved service, efficiency and other mutually beneficial service improvements. More...

August 18, 2008

UP Coordinates Safety for Iowa Cycling Classic

(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. More...

August 15, 2008

Employees Save Man from Near-Tragedy

(01:06 p.m. CDT) Scott Neofotist, brakeman, Boone, Iowa, and Steven Sutton, locomotive engineer, Slater, Iowa, recently were traveling to Cedar Rapids, Iowa, to conduct a Total Safety Culture class. As Neofotist drove across Cedar Rapids' Edgewood Road Bridge, Sutton noticed a man collapsed on the bridge's walking path, several feet from 4-lane traffic. He appeared to be experiencing seizures. More...

August 8, 2008

Glenister Heads to Beijing for Olympic Games

(01:28 p.m. CDT) Stewart Glenister, son of Limonmon and Roland Glenister, manager-yard operations, Fort Worth Service Unit, Waco, Texas, has earned a spot on the U.S. Territory of American Samoa Olympic Swim Team. He is scheduled to compete in the 50-meter Freestyle on Aug. 14, in Beijing. More...

August 6, 2008

2009 Rose Parade Float to Feature Vintage Locomotive

(02:50 p.m. CDT) Roseville, Calif., Mayor Jim Gray unveiled a float that will represent the city in the 2009 Rose Parade in Pasadena, Calif., on Jan. 1. He also recognized Union Pacific for its generosity and $50,000 sponsorship to make the celebration a reality. More...

August 4, 2008

UP Prepares for Tropical Storm Edouard

(05:00 p.m. CDT) Union Pacific is preparing for the arrival of Tropical Storm Edouard, expected to make landfall on Tuesday morning, Aug. 5, along the Texas and Louisiana coasts. More...

UP Challenges CBP Drug Fines

(09:00 a.m. CDT) For years, Union Pacific has supported Customs and Border Protection (CBP) in its efforts to protect U.S. borders and prevent illegal drugs from entering the country. UP spends millions of dollars annually supporting the partnership, providing training and personnel, and improving inspection facilities and technology. However, CBP suddenly changed its policies from cooperation to punishment. More...