Union Pacific freight train derails, rail car catches fire
A Union Pacific freight train has derailed in Dupo, Ill., and the flammable liquids it was carrying have caught on fire.
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Class 1 freight heading towards a black hole, and that black hole is coal; Union Pacific cuts overall volume projections
Americans are using less coal, and Class 1 railroads are running down the track towards a wall.
After verbal fallout, Union Pacific cancels industry-first fine system
Union Pacific’s tough talk did not last very long in the ring.
In thriving economy, Class 1s sharpening the axe when it comes to jobs
Despite record-setting second quarter growth by some Class 1 companies, employee numbers continue to drop in the railroad industry.
Union Pacific CEO agrees with CSX, says trade tensions are troubling
Union Pacific joined in on the claim that trade tensions are having a negative impact on the railroad industry in the U.S. CSX, however, appears to be alone when it comes to
Union Pacific to announce second quarter earnings on July 18
Union Pacific will announce Q2 2019 earnings on Thursday, July 18 at 8:45 Eastern Time via a presentation that will be broadcast live over the internet and via teleconference.
Union Pacific’s new reservation system set to kick in with fines
You have 24 hours. That’s it. With precision scheduled railroading now in the driver’s seat, Union Pacific is cracking down on customers who take longer than 24 hours to remove containers at
Train carrying ammunition, chemicals derails in Nevada
Military officials in Nevada are breathing a sigh of relief after a train derailment near Wells, Nev., on June 19. The 22-car Union Pacific train went off the rails, causing I-80 to
Full steam ahead for UP’s Big Boy Midwest tour
The 150th anniversary celebration of the transcontinental railroad’s completion isn’t over yet. Union Pacific is just gathering steam following its May 9 ceremony in Ogden, Utah, commemorating the anniversary. The newly restored
Union Pacific continues to battle flooding
Flooding in the Midwest this Spring has been historic, and rail lines just got in the way of Mother Nature’s powerful stampede. Union Pacific has been working around the clock in attempt
BNSF, Union Pacific claim they followed instructions for causeways
The construction of causeways has created a cause for concern in Case County, Neb. Actually, residents and local business owners are more than concerned, they are angry. After flooding hit the area
Quandel taps Windschmitt to head railroad operations
Operations planner Peter Windschmitt has joined national rail and transit firm Quandel Consultants as the firm’s new director of railroad operations.
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.
OmniTRAX adds two to board
OmniTRAX, Inc., has announced the election of Cameron Scott and David Garin to its Board of Directors.
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.