February 2008 Archive

February 29, 2008

What's Happening Across the System

(10:24 a.m. CST) Take a look at "What's Happening Across the System" as reported by local newsletters. More...

Lance M. Fritz Elected Vice President-Labor Relations

(09:51 a.m. CST) Lance M. Fritz has been elected vice president-Labor Relations, succeeding John Marchant, who has announced he is retiring at the end of June. Fritz currently is the regional vice president for the Southern Region. More...

Kent Walks Away Excess Weight

(09:06 a.m. CST) Since February, Fireman/Oiler John Kent has put in more than 1,200 miles, and he didn't do it by plane, train or automobile. More...

February 28, 2008

UP Board Declares Dividend

(10:51 a.m. CST) The Board of Directors of Union Pacific Corporation has declared a quarterly dividend of 44 cents per share on its common stock. More...

Railroad Retirement Tier I and II Earnings Limits Increase

(08:50 a.m. CST) The amounts of compensation subject to Railroad Retirement Tier I and Tier II payroll taxes will increase in 2008; however, the Tier I and Tier II tax rates on employees and employers remains unchanged. More...

February 27, 2008

Twin Cities TSC Gains Support of All Crafts

(10:25 a.m. CST) Fostering an "active-caring" atmosphere based on trust and respect, the Twin Cities Service Unit (TCSU) is taking Total Safety Culture (TSC) to the next level by incorporating Engineering, Transportation and Mechanical into its processes. More...

February 26, 2008

Train-Handling Guidelines Help Engineers Learn Their Territories

(09:10 a.m. CST) To help locomotive engineers become more familiar with their territories, the Fuel Masters and Operating Practices groups are producing train-handling guidelines - a tutorial and charts providing snapshots of the local terrain. More...

February 22, 2008

Engineering Department Honors Dedicated Employees

(09:00 a.m. CST) Andrew Toledo, Jr. and John Baker have been recognized by the Engineering Department as World Class Employees. World Class Employee award recipients are selected by a committee of Engineering Department program directors. More...

February 21, 2008

Magazine Honors Duren For Business Vision

(10:40 a.m. CST) PINK, a national magazine for professional women, will feature Diane Duren, vice president and general manager-chemicals, as one of the Top 15 Women in Business in its March/April issue. More...

Despite Uncertain Economy, Knight Expects Record Year in 2008

(10:30 a.m. CST) Addressing the BB&T Capital Markets Transportation Services Conference last week, Rob Knight, executive vice president-Finance and chief financial officer, said UP expects to drive higher returns in 2008 through a combination of better pricing and improved efficiency. More...

February 19, 2008

Epic Oregon Mudslide "Size of Sears Tower"

(10:46 a.m. CST) In his 40-year career of repairing track, Bill Van Trump has never seen anything like the Frazier, Ore., mudslide that buried UP's main line Jan. 19 on the Cascade Subdivision. More...

February 15, 2008

BEN Unveils Heritage Hall of Fame Display

(12:40 p.m. CST) UP's Black Employee Network (BEN) recently held a kick-off for Black History Month, unveiling a tunnel display at Union Pacific Center. More...

February 14, 2008

Young: 2008 Is Break-out Year of Excellence for UP

(05:00 p.m. CST) With the railroad's mission "Dedicated to Serve" as the theme, Chairman Jim Young and members of senior management addressed the challenges and opportunities facing UP in the coming year. More...

February 13, 2008

Gen. Charles Krulak Kicks Off Leadership Conference

(05:30 p.m. CST) Sharing some of the extraordinary leadership qualities he witnessed in Vietnam and throughout his life, UP Board Member Gen. Charles Krulak kicked off the 2008 Leadership Conference Tuesday night in Omaha. More...

February 8, 2008

Dispatchers Recognized for Commitment to Safe Operations

(12:30 p.m. CST) Dispatchers systemwide recently were recognized for achieving excellence in safe train dispatching for 2007. More...

HDC Dispatches First Train from Renovated Facility

(12:20 p.m. CST) When Train Dispatcher Amanda Schofield called a loaded soda ash train at 4:30 a.m. today, she was the first to begin train operations from the Harriman Dispatching Center's newly renovated bunker. More...

February 7, 2008

GoRail Contest Offers Washington, D.C., Trip

(10:30 a.m. CST) GoRail is now sponsoring an essay contest to select individuals to participate in "Railroad Day on Capitol Hill" in Washington, D.C., March 13. More...

February 6, 2008

Harriman Renovations Modernize UP Dispatching

(09:30 a.m. CST) Providing around-the-clock network support, managing traffic and coordinating interchanges systemwide, the heart of Union Pacific's dispatching is in the final stages of a complete modernization. More...

February 4, 2008

Harvard MBA Students Visit UP Center

(10:24 a.m. CST) Chairman Jim Young spoke to about 140 Harvard University Business School students, who traveled from Cambridge, Mass., to visit UP Center Feb. 1. More...

February 1, 2008

TE&Y Employees Work 1,100-Plus Days Without Injury

(04:00 p.m. CST) The 50 TE&Y employees of Garrett Yard in Arlington, Texas, are proud to report they've worked more than 1,100 days without a reportable injury. More...