July 2008 Archive
July 29, 2008
RMCC Specialist Helps Save Trapped Illegal Immigrants
(09:50 a.m. CDT) Three illegal immigrants boarded a Union Pacific hopper car in Rio Grande Valley, Texas, July 22, and shortly after called 911 for help as rising temperatures quickly threatened their lives. More...
July 25, 2008
UP Stock Split Provides Greater Value to Shareholders
(11:45 a.m. CDT) Union Pacific's recent two-for-one stock split for shareholders of record May 12 has changed the calculation of several of the company's financial metrics. More...
July 23, 2008
Texas Employees Prepare for Hurricane Dolly
(11:30 a.m. CDT) Hurricane Dolly is fast approaching and expected to make landfall near Port Isabel, Texas, around noon today. More...
July 18, 2008
Employees Donate Time to Benefit Laredo Kids
(09:43 a.m. CDT) When Judge Oscar Liendo, Laredo, Texas, asked Union Pacific to participate in his first annual "Hoops for School Supplies" Drive, Locomotive Engineer Bobby Flores and Special Agent Fred Rodriguez didn't hesitate to get involved. More...
July 17, 2008
Peabody's Caballo Mine Ships 500 Millionth Ton of Coal
(09:40 a.m. CDT) Peabody Energy's Caballo mine shipped its 500 millionth ton of coal, which made the journey by rail to Cook Coal Terminal in Illinois on April 21. More...
UP Receives U.S. Military's Highest Employer Recognition
(09:30 a.m. CDT) For consistent dedication to employees serving in the National Guard and Reserve, Union Pacific recently was awarded the Freedom Award - the U.S. Government's highest employer recognition. More...
July 15, 2008
Employee Recognized Posthumously for Service
(11:50 a.m. CDT) Charlie Clark, former director-public affairs, was posthumously awarded the 16th Annual Pat Harwood Distinguished Service Award recognizing an outstanding career in government and political affairs, and shaping Idaho's business climate. More...
UP Recognized for Quality Customer Service
(11:40 a.m. CDT) Recognized for excellence in on-time transit, equipment availability and condition, technology support, sales representation and responsive customer service, Union Pacific recently was named Landstar Global Logistics' 2007 Rail Carrier of the Year. More...
July 14, 2008
Register Online for 2008 BEN Conference
(10:35 a.m. CDT) Online registration has begun for the 19th annual Union Pacific Black Employee Network (BEN) National Conference, Oct. 16-18 in Ontario, Calif., at the Doubletree Hotel. To register, access QuickLinks on the Employees site and select BEN. The registration deadline is Sept. 30. More...
July 11, 2008
Conductor Creates Opportunity with Youth Organization
(08:50 a.m. CDT) When Reginald Weatherd, conductor, Fort Worth, Texas, and his friend, Derreck Williams, saw a need for constructive after-school activities in the community, they took action. In 2000, they created the Fort Worth Falcons Youth Sports Association. More...
July 9, 2008
Employees Restore Midwest Corridor Following Torrential Rains
(11:00 a.m. CDT) Record rainfall for nearly two weeks recently flooded the Midwest's Central Corridor causing employees to work tirelessly repairing 2.5 miles of main line track, replacing 32,875 tons of ballast, rerouting more than 390 trains and restoring damaged signals and control houses in more than 24 locations. More...
July 7, 2008
New Visitors Center Offers Bird's-Eye View of Bailey Yard
(11:35 a.m. CDT) Overlooking the Platte River Valley, the new 15-story Golden Spike Tower and Visitor Center offers guests a bird's-eye view of UP's Bailey Yard in North Platte, Neb., the world's busiest classification yard. More...
July 3, 2008
SolidStick Reduces Fuel, Wear and Tear on Equipment
(01:30 p.m. CDT) A small device is expected to make a big impact on fuel conservation, while reducing wear and tear on locomotive wheels and rail. Called SolidStick, the device lubricates the surface between the locomotive wheel and gauge, or inner face of the rail, decreasing the amount of energy needed for train movement. More...
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