January 2008 Archive

January 30, 2008

Severe Weather, Mudslide Continues to Affect Operations

(02:20 p.m. CST) Heavy snow and severe weather conditions are impacting all east and westbound traffic, as well as traffic being rerouted due to the mudslide betwen Pocatello, Idaho, and Seattle. More...

January 29, 2008

Locomotive Engineer Named 2008 "American Worker"

(09:05 a.m. CST) Locomotive Engineer Jason Lehnen recently was voted the Working Person's Store/Carolina Shoe Competition 2008 "American Worker." More...

Statement Furthers UP's Commitment to Armed Forces

(09:00 a.m. CST) Illustrating UP's loyalty to those serving in the uniformed services, Chairman Jim Young signed the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve's (ESGR) Corporate Statement of Support, publicly stating the railroad's commitment to its National Guard and Reserve employees. More...

January 28, 2008

Mudslide Continues Hindering Oregon Operations

(10:38 a.m. CST) Last week's mudslide continues to affect operations in Oregon, burying about 3,000 feet of mainline track in 20 feet of mud, snow and downed trees. More...

Laser Train Boosts Intermodal Traffic

(09:10 a.m. CST) Reducing transit times by 24 hours and eliminating nearly 130-route miles, Union Pacific's Laser train offers the most direct route from Los Angeles to the Southeast. More...

January 25, 2008

Railroading Runs in the Family

(09:10 a.m. CST) When Daryl Arsement was hired as a conductor in 1998, he continued a proud family tradition that spans three generations. More...

Engineering Department Recognizes Dana Hayden

(09:06 a.m. CST) The Engineering Department has recognized Trackman Dana Hayden of System Gang 9160 as a World Class Employee. More...

January 24, 2008

Union Pacific Reports Record Fourth Quarter, Full Year Earnings

(09:00 a.m. CST) Union Pacific Corporation today reported 2007 fourth quarter net income of $491 million, or $1.86 per diluted share, compared to $485 million, or $1.78 per diluted share in the fourth quarter 2006. More...

January 23, 2008

Fourth Quarter Earnings Broadcast On Internet

(10:32 a.m. CST) Union Pacific Corporation's fourth quarter 2007 earnings presentation will be broadcast live over the Internet at 7:45 a.m. CT on Thursday, Jan. 24. More...

January 22, 2008

Thorns Protect Pedestrians

(12:20 p.m. CST) The St. Louis Safety Team found a thorny solution to prevent pedestrians from risky trespassing near an at-grade crossing on the Jefferson City Subdivision. More...

January 21, 2008

Mudslide Affects Operations in Oregon

(03:31 p.m. CST) A mudslide and downed trees along the Cascade Subdivision have caused track outages on the main line between Klamath Falls and Eugene, Ore. More...

January 18, 2008

Black History Month Celebrates Achievements in History, Society

(01:45 p.m. CST) Employees systemwide are encouraged to celebrate Black History Month beginning Feb. 1, by participating in scheduled activities that recognize African Americans' contributions to history and society. More...

Locomotive Facility Works 15 Years Without Injury

(01:19 p.m. CST) Fifteen years without a safety incident or reportable injury certainly inspires pride. That's why the 13 Green River locomotive facility employees want to share their impressive safety story. More...

January 16, 2008

Vandals Hit Intermodal Cars

(01:30 p.m. CST) UP, BNSF and CP railroads recently reported vandalism on intermodal rail cars. More...

January 15, 2008

UP Crew Locates Missing Man

(12:13 p.m. CST) Two employees recently located a missing 84-year-old man while checking tracks at the Mississippi Lime Company outside St. Louis, Mo. More...

January 14, 2008

Employees Reach Out to "Broom Man"

(09:10 a.m. CST) Most employees are not familiar with the name Livingston Wills. That's because he is known by most as the "broom man." The 90-year-old Wills, who is legally blind, has been selling brooms on the streets of Omaha for almost six decades. More...

January 11, 2008

Employees Spread Holiday Cheer to Those in Need

(11:20 a.m. CST) Across the system, Union Pacific employees found ways to make the holidays brighter for others. Whether it's an individual employee, organization or work group, the following acts exemplify Union Pacific's commitment to the communities we serve. More...

January 10, 2008

Lopez Receives Young Hispanic Corporate Achiever Award

(10:50 a.m. CST) Outstanding leadership skills, professional and personal achievement, and active engagement in the Hispanic community characterize Ruben Lopez, superintendent-coal operations, who received the Hispanic Association on Corporate Responsibility's (HACR) Young Hispanic Corporate Achiever Award. More...

HDC Seeks Train Dispatchers for 2008 Class

(09:12 a.m. CST) The Harriman Dispatching Center is accepting applications for 16 train dispatcher positions, to begin training in April 2008. More...

January 9, 2008

Eureka Yard Improvements Help Reduce Train Delays

(10:28 a.m. CST) Capacity and maintenance projects at Houston's Eureka Yard are helping reduce car dwell and train delays, leading to more fluid train operations on the Terminal Subdivision. More...

January 4, 2008

Employees Exemplify Commitment to Community Over the Holidays

(03:11 p.m. CST) Across the system, Union Pacific employees found ways to make the holidays brighter for others. Whether it's an individual employee, organization or work group, the following acts exemplify Union Pacific's commitment to the communities we serve. More...

January 3, 2008

Nevada Tie Project Reduces Slow Orders

(09:22 a.m. CST) More than 100 miles of slow orders have been removed following completion earlier this year of a tie project on the Nevada Subdivision. More...

January 2, 2008

New Boone High Bridge Will Increase Velocity

(12:55 p.m. CST) Construction is under way on a new bridge located north of the existing Kate Shelley Bridge bridge, built in 1901. At 2,550-feet long and 198-feet high, the new bridge will be one of the highest double-track railroad bridges in North America. More...