Safety is a top priority for Union Pacific. As a company, we continuously look for innovative approaches to enhance the safety and security of our employees, our communities and the customers we serve.
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Our goals are zero employee reportable incidents, employee injuries, trespasser fatalities, vehicle grade crossing accidents and train derailments. Read more.
Be Safe Around Trains
- UP CARES
- Operation Lifesaver Resources for public safety around trains
Rail Crossing Safety
- Public Highway-Rail Crossing Facts Government/Railroad responsibilities and contact information
- Safety Rail/Highway Tips & Rules
- Rail Crossing Warning Systems The Stalwart Safety Sentinels of the Road
- Railroad Crossings Who Decides Where Crossings are Located?
- Types of Railroad Crossing Warnings
Rail Security
Other Information
- Community Event Notification
- Chemical Transportation Safety and Responsible Care Includes access to Community Advisory Panel information
- Safety Agencies and Organizations
- Strengthening America’s Rail Infrastructure From 2003-2013, Union Pacific reduced crossing accidents by 15 percent and reportable train derailments by 23 percent.
