Midwest floods have maintenance crews scrambling to restore track
Record-setting floods have caused extensive damage to railroad infrastructure across large sections of the Midwest, prompting a surge in construction and repair work.
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OmniTRAX adds two to board
OmniTRAX, Inc., has announced the election of Cameron Scott and David Garin to its Board of Directors.
UP capital spending to hold at $3.2 billion
The Union Pacific railroad committed to $3.2 billion in 2019 capital spending, the same amount it says it invested 2018. The capex figures were released as UP reported record 2018 fourth quarter
Denver rail park along UP line taking shape
Development is under way on what is being billed as the largest rail-served industrial park in the Denver area.
UP: More like CSX?
Union Pacific late on Sep. 17 (following Wall Street close of business) announced a new operating plan, “Unified Plan 2020,” that “implements Precision Scheduled Railroading principles” that were deployed over the past
Ceremony dedicates San Gabriel Trench
A dedication ceremony was held on Sept. 10 for the San Gabriel Trench, a 2.2-mile grade separation project that began construction in 2012 and took five years to complete.
Union Pacific has 70% of route miles in PTC operation
Union Pacific released its data, as of Aug. 17, 2018, detailing its progress implementing positive train control (PTC).
Union Pacific implements new executive management organization
Union Pacific (UP) has made multiple executive management appointments, which the Class 1 announced Aug. 15.
West Vancouver Freight Access Project wraps up
A multi-year program consisting of 21 individual projects designed to improve freight rail movement through the Port of Vancouver USA officially marked completion with the ring of an antique train bell on
Chem shippers attain UP’s safety ‘Pinnacle’
Union Pacific recognized 54 companies with its Pinnacle Award for their commitment to safely transport chemical products.