Union Pacific releases information on accident that killed worker in Texas

Some details have been released regarding a worker who was killed on a bridge construction site in Castroville, Texas.

Is the ‘Impossible Railroad’ project simply too impossible?

The “Impossible Railroad” just took another step toward impractical.

Bells & Whistles—Woman sues Union Pacific after suffering traumatic brain injury

Texas Central now has a date with the Texas Supreme Court regarding its status as a railroad company Video: Revised fencing for railroad tracks in Del Mar ‘would be devastating,’ says mayor

Des Plaines, Ill., decides to finally take on the cost of railroad overpass

The dollar amount for a railroad overpass has been casting a shadow over Des Plaines, Ill., officials for a while now, but it appears the fear is no longer there.

Colorado woman suing Union Pacific after rocks from rail bridge work caused traumatic brain injury

A Golden, Colo., woman is suing Union Pacific after she was hit with debris that fell from a railroad bridge.

Union Pacific requiring COVID-19 vaccinations for employees

Union Pacific has joined the ranks of companies, including railroads, to mandate COVID-19 vaccines for its employees.

Delay in rail shipping center construction stinks for onion shippers

Onion shippers in Oregon have joined together to make moving their product quicker on the rails, but recent developments might make them cry.

UP bridge designed to withstand flooding is almost done in Nebraska

Union Pacific is putting the finishing touches on a bridge in Colfax County, Neb., and in about two years a highway bridge should be in the completion phase right next to the railroad span.

Skanska will build new road grade separation in Industry, Calif., for $96 million

Skanska has signed a contract with the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments to serve as the contractor for the Fullerton Road Grade Separation Project in City of Industry, Southern California.

Three decades later Calif. site produces another derailment, but this time it’s not lethal

Officials are trying to figure out how a Union Pacific train derailed in Siskiyou County, Calif., at the same site of one of the worst ecological disasters in state history.

Just for fun – sort of – Big Boy flexes its muscles with positive train control

The current tour of Union Pacific’s “Big Boy” locomotive is exciting rail enthusiasts and rail professionals across the country.

Bells & Whistles—Union Pacific does not agree with NTSB report

A look at the top stories RT&S was following the week ending Aug. 20.

UP to NTSB: Flash flood warning was issued after 2019 fiery derailment

The NTSB has concluded that flooding was the primary cause of a Union Pacific derailment in 2019.

Rail spur project will help steel pipe plant in Wisconsin ‘stay competitive’

Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers and the Wisconsin of Transportation have announced the state will be providing Arntzen Corporation a WisDOT Transportation Economic Assistance (TEA) grant for a rail project.

Union Pacific continues to get hammered by floods

Flooding and washouts continue unabated on the Union Pacific.

Just for fun: Big Boy returns in 2021 with 10-State tour

Union Pacific’s beloved steam locomotive No. 4014 is returning to the rails Aug. 5 for a five-week tour that includes public display events in five major cities, along with brief whistle-stops in more than 90 other communities.

UP opens Dry Canyon bridge ahead of schedule

After weeks of battling wildfires and floods, Union Pacific is seeing a bit of a reprieve from the fires. RT&S has reported on this situation for the past several weeks, and it’s nice to share some good news on this front.

Watch: A spark, and then a collapse; new video of Tempe derailment may provide more information

New video of Tempe derailment may hold clues to the cause of the accident.

Union Pacific continues to struggle with wildfires

Wildfires continue to plague Union Pacific’s lines in several places. Below is a message posted to customers yesterday (July 28, 2021) from Kenny Rocker, EVP, Marketing & Sales.

At-grade crossing will be replaced with underpass in Riverside, Calif.

The Riverside (Calif.) Board of Supervisors is ready to approve a $64.79 million contract with an engineering company for construction of a railroad grade separation in Jurupa Valley.

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