March 2009 Archive

March 30, 2009

LEAD Members Gather At Annual Conference

(04:20 p.m. CDT) Coinciding with Women's History Month, more than 160 LEAD (Lead, Educate, Achieve and Develop) members recently attended the group's second annual conference in Omaha, March 12. More...

March 27, 2009

Obama Sends Rail, Mediation Picks to Senate

(01:10 p.m. CDT) President Obama formally tendered the nominations of Joseph C. Szabo as administrator of the Federal Railroad Administration, and Linda A. Puchala to serve on the National Mediation Board. More...

Stewardship Contest Winners Announced

(12:30 p.m. CDT) Taking action to reduce environmental impact in ways that fit with their lifestyles is a common thread among the inaugural Union Pacific environmental stewardship contest winners. More...

Claims Analyst Improves Kids' Mental Health Care

(09:53 a.m. CDT) Claims Analyst Connie Hammitt's contributions on the local, state and national levels leave no question as to why she recently was honored by the League of Women Voters (LWV) of Greater Omaha with the "Making Democracy Work Award." More...

March 26, 2009

Rail Traffic Continues to Reflect Economy

(03:20 p.m. CDT) U.S. railroads reported originating 276,030 cars during the week, down 14.7 percent compared to the same week in 2008, with loadings down 13.0 percent in the West and 17.0 percent in the East. More...

March 23, 2009

UP: Drug Smuggling Charges Unfounded

(03:45 p.m. CDT) Despite UP's strong support and financial backing for the U.S. Customs and Border Protection agency (CBP), the government filed two lawsuits March 18 against UP for allegedly failing to prevent smuggled narcotics aboard its railcars from Mexico into the United States. More...

March 19, 2009

New San Antonio Intermodal Facility Debuts

(11:10 a.m. CDT) Local elected officials and community leaders recently joined Chairman Jim Young, celebrating San Antonio's new intermodal terminal March 11. More...

New Track Relieves Texas Traffic Congestion

(10:45 a.m. CDT) Newly built track at Davidson Yard is allowing the North Texas Tollway Authority (NTTA) to begin constructing the Southwest Parkway, an overpass built over the yard, improving mobility, reducing traffic congestion and enhancing safety and convenience for area commuters. More...

March 17, 2009

Amtrak to Expand Capacity with Stimulus Funding

(10:55 a.m. CDT) Vice President Joe Biden announced last week that Amtrak will receive $1.3 billion in grant funding through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). More...

March 16, 2009

Reminder: Earth Day T-shirts On Sale

(11:00 a.m. CDT) Available through March 18, UP's 2009 Earth Day t-shirts and polos are a great way to show employees' personal commitment and UP's companywide support for environmental stewardship. More...

March 13, 2009

Engineering Employees Are World-Class

(09:50 a.m. CDT) Two Union Pacific Engineering employees have been designated as world-class for their efforts in making the work environment a better and safer place to work . More...

March 12, 2009

Sprint: Limited Time Offer

(09:05 a.m. CDT) Through March 31, 2009, UP employees may refer a co-worker or friend and receive a $100 VISA debit card. And, the party that is referred will receive a $25 gift card. See Sprint Referral Rewards for more information. More...

UP Asks STB to Review Chlorine-Move Rate Quotes

(08:25 a.m. CDT) The Surface Transportation Board (STB) announced March 10 that it has instituted a proceeding and invites public comment on a Union Pacific petition requesting that the STB determine the extent of the common carrier obligation to quote rates for new, lengthy movements of chlorine, a toxic inhalation hazard (TIH). More...

March 10, 2009

Knight Discusses UP's Franchise, Initiatives

(03:40 p.m. CDT) Rob Knight will address the J.P. Morgan Aviation and Transportation Conference Wednesday, March 11, at 11:15 a.m. ET. More...

March 6, 2009

Daylight Saving Time Begins Sunday, March 8

(10:55 a.m. CST) Americans will "spring forward" this weekend, losing one hour of sleep Sunday, March 8, at 2 a.m. More...

Employee Club 66 Makes Public Safety a Mission

(08:50 a.m. CST) San Antonio's Employee Club 66 has a commitment to public safety that was exemplified during two recent events. More...

March 5, 2009

Metrolink to Install Inward-Facing Cameras on Locomotives

(04:35 p.m. CST) A total of 218 cameras and recorders will be purchased and installed at an estimated cost of nearly $1 million. More...

Rail Freight Traffic Down in February

(04:30 p.m. CST) U.S. rail carload traffic in February 2009 fell 14.5 percent (188,487 carloads) compared to February 2008 to 1,109,035 carloads. U.S. rail intermodal traffic fell 18.7 percent (167,608 trailers and containers) to 726,343 units in February. More...

March 3, 2009

Award Recognizes UP's Military Support

(01:05 p.m. CST) The Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) recently recognized Union Pacific with its Distinguished Service Award for strongly supporting military men and women, especially employees in the National Guard and Reserve deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan. More...

March 2, 2009

Diversity Award Honors Two BEN Founders

(12:10 p.m. CST) Two UP employees were recognized with the "2009 Above and Beyond Award" for tirelessly supporting the railroad's diversity initiatives at the Network and Affinity Leadership Conference (NALC) Feb. 25 in New York. More...