Inside Track

2013 Archive

UP Powers D.C. Christmas Tree Railroad
Dec. 22, 2013 01:51 PM CDT
Union Pacific armour yellow locomotives pull simulated shipments around the National Christmas Tree in Washington, D.C., to dazzle White House goers until Jan. 1, 2014.
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All Aboard Kearney’s Polar Express!
Dec. 20, 2013 12:21 PM CDT
Union Pacific Foundation proudly donated to The Polar Express, a fundraiser for the Kearney Nebraska Public Schools foundation.
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Slow Down, Drive Safely in Winter Weather
Dec. 18, 2013 09:08 AM CDT
The Department of Transportation studied accident reports over a 10-year period and found 94 percent of public grade crossing accidents were caused by risky driver behavior, such as driving around activated automatic gates.
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Talkin' Trains in Mesquite
Dec. 17, 2013 10:44 AM CDT
Union Pacific was a guest at a special Talkin' Trains event held in Mesquite, Texas, Dec. 11.
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Volunteering a Family Affair for UP El Paso Employees
Dec. 12, 2013 08:52 AM CDT
Union Pacific Sunset Service Unit employees and family members continued a community tradition, serving Thanksgiving dinner to the city's homeless and near homeless during The City of El Paso's Thanksgiving Celebration.
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It's a Wrap for Operation North Pole
Dec. 11, 2013 07:58 AM CDT
Operation North Pole is devoted to bringing the joy of the season to children suffering from life-threatening illnesses and their families by providing a fun-filled day of respite, including the train ride, breakfast with Mrs. Claus and a visit with Santa at his workshop.
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UP Crew's Actions Prevent Propane Accident
Dec. 10, 2013 07:49 AM CDT
When a propane truck became high centered on a rail crossing in Bell City, Mo., a UP civil construction work group acted quickly to prevent a tragedy.
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UP Donation Equals a Boxcar of Meals
Dec. 5, 2013 02:42 PM CDT
Union Pacific presented a check for $10,000 to the Second Harvest Community Food Bank Dec. 4.
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Iowa State Honors UP for Ongoing Support
Nov. 27, 2013 07:32 AM CDT
In recognition of its relationship with Iowa State University's College of Business Administration, Union Pacific received the Russ and Ann Gerdin Award in a ceremony Nov. 8, in Ames, Iowa.
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Children’s Book Is a Whimsical Trip through Wyoming
Nov. 21, 2013 01:34 PM CDT
A new children’s book authored by Wyoming First Lady Carol Mead educates young readers about the state’s better known and lesser known historical moments.
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Union Pacific Helps Celebrate College Station's 75th Birthday
Nov. 20, 2013 10:56 AM CDT
The City of College Station, Texas, marked the 75th anniversary of its incorporation Nov. 16 with a community celebration sponsored by Union Pacific at the George Bush Presidential Library and Museum.
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UP Makes Special Delivery to Omaha's Union Station
Nov. 19, 2013 08:30 AM CDT
Union Pacific began the tradition more than 75 years ago by cutting a Christmas tree from along its right of way in the Pacific Northwest and transporting it to Omaha's Union Station.
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UP Foundation Supports School Technology
Nov. 15, 2013 07:00 AM CDT
UP and Louisiana First Lady's foundation work together to provide opportunities to make a lasting and positive difference in education.
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Big Boy No. 4014 Prepares to Leave Pomona
Nov. 14, 2013 07:40 AM CDT
Before UP No. 4014 can hit the main line once again it first must cross the facility's parking lot. The plan calls for the UP Steam Team to install second-hand track panels, which will be "leap frogged" to connect to a staging area of the nearby Metro-Link rail line.
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Union Pacific Named Among Top Military-Friendly Companies
Nov. 12, 2013 08:06 AM CDT
So far this year, Union Pacific has hired nearly 800 military veterans, including 91 disabled veterans.
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Elmhurst Police Conduct Rail Safety Blitz
Nov. 5, 2013 03:21 PM CDT
Elmhurst's Oct. 29 initiative reached more than 300 commuters during the busy morning rush from 5-9 a.m.
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The Proof is in the Railport
Nov. 4, 2013 12:28 PM CDT
The ribbon is cut and Odessa's Chamber of Commerce issues a hearty 'thank you,' to Union Pacific Distribution Services and Union Pacific.
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Tucson Committee Targets Downtown Area with Safety Messages
Oct. 31, 2013 02:18 PM CDT
Spearheaded by the Downtown Tucson Rail Safety Committee – a local community organization – the effort combines a variety of promotional materials, all with a central theme: Stay off railroad tracks.
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Safety Billboards Have New Look, Message in Six Cities
Oct. 21, 2013 02:11 PM CDT
Each new billboard includes the reminder "Always Expect a Train," along with an eye-catching visual and attention-grabbing headline.
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Railroad Photo Backdrop Prompts UP Employee Action
Oct. 16, 2013 11:00 AM CDT
"The photo had ‘wrong’ written all over it," said Hammons, a Union Pacific manager of centralized train dispatching at Omaha’s Harriman Dispatching Center. "I felt it was my responsibility to make the company aware of how these portrait styles were communicating the wrong message to children about railroad tracks."
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Educators Tour UP's West Chicago Training Center
Oct. 14, 2013 03:33 PM CDT
"As educators prepare the workforce of the future, it's important to understand not only the technical skills sets we hire for, but also our safety culture," said Jamie Herbert, AVP–Human Resources.
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San Antonio UP Employees Man the Chow Line
Oct. 9, 2013 08:50 AM CDT
The volunteer crew, which consisted of UP employees from Operating, Damage Prevention, Claims and Signal departments, spent the morning and lunch hour Sept. 27 prepping TV dinners, bagging snacks, slicing vegetables, and then serving a nutritious lunch of Salisbury steak and mashed potatoes.
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UP in the Pink and in the Rain to Fight Breast Cancer
Oct. 7, 2013 03:51 PM CDT
Fourteen years and counting, UP steps up and steps out to support Komen for the Cure!
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Actions Signal Employees' Courage
Sep. 26, 2013 04:25 PM CDT
Signal Gang 7040 sprang into action in an unexpected incident.
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UP Crew Recognized for Courage to Care
Sep. 19, 2013 02:00 PM CDT
UP employees Hardey and Iverson receive recognition from Kansas communities for living the Courage to Care message.
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Arizona Representative Focuses on Rail Safety
Sep. 9, 2013 11:00 AM CDT
Arizona State Representative and rail safety advocate Karen Fann looks out for pedestrians who don't look out for themselves.
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Colton Flyover Supports L.A.-Area Business
Sep. 5, 2013 04:52 PM CDT
In addition to lessening rail congestion, the project will reduce delays for motorists at area rail crossings, decrease noise and air emissions from idling locomotives, expedite freight movement and improve passenger train schedules.
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ESGR Certificate Honors UP Veteran Support
Aug. 28, 2013 10:53 AM CDT
UP's North Little Rock Service Unit received the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) Freedom Award Certificate based in part on the nomination submitted by Locomotive Engineer Frank Tracy.
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UP Welders, Foreman Battled Blaze that Threatened Town
Aug. 27, 2013 03:57 PM CDT
Strong winds and tall grass fueled the fire, threatening not only the man's trailer and truck, but also a handful of houses in the area.
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Special Agent's Career Includes Serving Country
Aug. 16, 2013 03:15 PM CDT
Special Agent Luis De Los Santos, dedicated to serve - his country, and Union Pacific.
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Big Wheels Not Yet Turnin'
Aug. 15, 2013 03:00 PM CDT
The deal has been struck, but a lot of work remains to be done before the first wheel turns for the move from Pomona, Calif., to Cheyenne.
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Houston Students Head Back to School with Safety Message
Aug. 12, 2013 01:33 PM CDT
Every student leaves with a backpack filled with supplies, which this year included a zipper-pull bearing the safety message "Always Expect a Train."
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Watering Down a Heat Wave
Aug. 2, 2013 08:42 AM CDT
UP employee Troy Morris helps out with Phoenix's "Operation Hydration," to keep local residents hydrated.
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UP Leads Industry with Transfer Trucks Acquisition
Jul. 31, 2013 01:57 PM CDT
UP is the only Class I railroad with the internal capability to transfer liquids or compressed gases between two rail cars in the field, ensuring continuous freight movement to customers' destinations.
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Early Morning Action Helps Save Kansas Middle School
Jul. 30, 2013 02:45 PM CDT
See something, say something, help save something! That's what these UP employees did one early July morning.
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UP Talks Safety to Oil & Gas Industry
Jul. 24, 2013 02:54 PM CDT
"We're working together – the San Antonio Service Unit, Public Safety, Special Agents, Public Projects, Claims and Transportation – to educate oil and gas industry professionals on how they can prevent rail accidents."
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UP's 2nd Largest Tunnel Gets Overhaul
Jul. 15, 2013 09:30 AM CDT
UP Track Renewal Train (TRT) Gang 909 replaced more than 10,000 feet of track in the tunnel and completed 59 boutet welds, while local section gangs installed 397 ties by hand.
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Live to Hunt Another Day
Jul. 8, 2013 01:23 PM CDT
Hunting, fishing or just enjoying the great outdoors, stay safe, and stay off the railroad right of way.
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UP Co-Hosts AAR Damage Prevention Conference
Jul. 2, 2013 04:33 PM CDT
The conference brought together railroad, shipper, supplier and other industry professionals for an in-depth look at strategies and tools to ensure safe and damage-free delivery of freight via the North American rail network.
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UP License Plate Voted Best in Nation
Jul. 1, 2013 04:21 PM CDT
Nebraska introduced the plate to increase support for the Union Pacific Railroad Museum while coinciding with the railroad's 150th anniversary.
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Modelers Tour UP Fort Worth Facilities
Jun. 26, 2013 08:56 AM CDT
Model Railroaders get up close with the real deal at Davidson Yard in Fort Worth.
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iPhone App Presents Rich History of Sparks, Nev.
Jun. 24, 2013 08:36 AM CDT
Features include a GPS-based walking tour focused on the city's original business district, with vintage photos that provide a glimpse into its past.
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Houston Billboard Campaign Targets Railroad Crossing Safety
Jun. 21, 2013 08:36 AM CDT
More than 4 million drivers will see the 16 billboards located in Houston, Sugar Land and Missouri City, Texas. The messages: "Always expect a train," and "Look Again. Trains travel 41 feet in the blink of an eye."
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Take the Pledge: Don't Text While Driving
Jun. 12, 2013 04:37 PM CDT
Today UP launched a campaign asking all its employees and their families to take a pledge: No texting while driving – both on and off the job. And now we're asking you, too.
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UP Group Helps Runners Go the Extra Mile
May. 31, 2013 09:16 AM CDT
The run benefited the Lied Learning and Technology Center for Childhood Deafness and Vision Disorders. Each year more than 2,200 registered runners take part.
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UP Hosts Wyoming Dignitaries at Green River Depot
May. 28, 2013 10:54 AM CDT
UP was honored that the City of Green River chose to highlight its operation as a community centerpiece as part of Capital for the Day.
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Hot Times in Cheyenne
May. 17, 2013 08:58 AM CDT
Firebox repair for No. 844 means re-tooling at 1900 F.
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UP Signal Maintainer Rescues Lost Boy
May. 16, 2013 02:55 PM CDT
"He was lost and very excited to see me," Cook said. "And he was not shy about asking for help."
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UP Shows Off New Training Car and Foam Trailer During Drill
May. 14, 2013 09:11 AM CDT
More than 100 first responders took part in the multi-agency disaster drill in Rochelle, Ill.
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Trucking Leader Advocates Crossing Safety
May. 9, 2013 03:06 PM CDT
Ainsworth Trucking has become an advocate for rail safety, hauling a wrecked semi on a flatbed trailer throughout the Lone Star State so other truck drivers can see firsthand the damage that results from a collision with a train.
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Show and Tell at Santa Teresa
May. 1, 2013 02:21 PM CDT
UP hosted special guests from local businesses as well as the Mexican states of Juarez and Chihuahua.
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Roseville Students Plant Trees for Earth Day
Apr. 30, 2013 02:51 PM CDT
The 4th graders got a lesson about the environment from UP employees before getting their hands dirty.
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UP's Tennison Named 'Technology Leader of the Year'
Apr. 29, 2013 08:49 AM CDT
Tennison, senior vice president and chief information officer, was selected based on his national reputation as a visionary information technology thought leader.
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Building America, Building a Home
Apr. 26, 2013 02:00 PM CDT
Western region UP employees helping out Habitat for Humanity in Long Beach, Calif.
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UP Bridge Removal Saves Route Miles in Arizona
Apr. 25, 2013 08:07 AM CDT
The old bridge required trucks higher than 15 feet to make a 67 mile detour using state routes off Interstate 10.
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Earth Day Beautification at Como Elementary
Apr. 24, 2013 03:36 PM CDT
UP's Davidson Yard employees work with neighborhood school Como Elementary in Ft. Worth, on Earth Day project.
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UP Recognized for "Green Leadership"
Apr. 22, 2013 09:22 AM CDT
The award recognizes companies, agencies and individuals demonstrating a strong commitment to making the Sacramento region a thriving hub for clean technology.
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Roseville, CA, Leaders Tour Largest Rail Yard in the West
Apr. 19, 2013 10:42 AM CDT
Attendees were surprised to learn 98 percent of all rail traffic in the region flows through J.R. Davis Yard.
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Cub Scouts Tour Salt Lake City Rail Yard
Apr. 17, 2013 01:59 PM CDT
Several scouts climbed aboard a locomotive and looked inside for a firsthand view of what it takes to be an engineer at America's premier freight railroad.
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Union Pacific Aids Lincoln Presidential Library
Apr. 16, 2013 10:30 AM CDT
The company's $500,000 donation to the library foundation celebrates Lincoln's role in creating the railroad.
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Dog's Rescue Captures International Attention
Apr. 15, 2013 01:25 PM CDT
Riverside County Animal Services has received more than 200 emails inquiring about adopting Banjo, in part due to hundreds of articles written about the UP crew's efforts.
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Former UP Iowa Rail Corridors Donated for Trails
Apr. 12, 2013 01:34 PM CDT
Rail corridors contributed by Union Pacific rank among Iowa's premiere biking and hiking trails.
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UP Headlines Los Angeles Transportation Club Luncheon
Apr. 11, 2013 08:41 AM CDT
More than 200 transportation professionals got an overview of Union Pacific and its operations from Kate Betsworth, UP vice president-Intermodal Operations.
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UP Employees Help Establish Afghan Railroad
Apr. 8, 2013 09:17 AM CDT
The joint effort is helping Afghanistan develop a cost-efficient transportation system with rail at its core.
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UP Living Legend No. 844 Prepping for 2013
Apr. 4, 2013 02:30 PM CDT
Work is under way in Cheyenne readying the Living Legend No. 844 for this year's Steam trips.
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UP Helping to Protect and Serve in Sauget, Ill.
Apr. 3, 2013 12:12 PM CDT
Union Pacific Railroad Police participated in a UPCARES event with Alton & Southern Railway, a subsidiary of Union Pacific, on March 27 in Sauget, Ill.
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UP Employee Extinguishes Car Fire
Mar. 28, 2013 01:53 PM CDT
"I thought, 'somebody's got to do something.'"
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Alcatraz Comes to Yuma, and UP Helps with the Prison Break
Mar. 25, 2013 08:54 AM CDT
The reception for the traveling exhibit was a fun night out for volunteers.
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A Salute to North Platte and to UP's Bailey Yard
Mar. 22, 2013 10:02 AM CDT
Each year, the North Platte Telegraph salutes Bailey Yard and its ties to the community with its supplement, "Railroad Ties."
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Employee Group Leads Museum Tours During Black History Month
Mar. 21, 2013 11:37 AM CDT
The Union Pacific Railroad Museum partnered with members of UP's Black Employee Network (BEN) in February to celebrate Black History Month, offering a new in-school educational program and guided museum tours.
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UP Dispatching Director's Book Teaches Rail Safety
Mar. 20, 2013 11:12 AM CDT
A book written by UP's Deb Ashworth and her daughter aims to teach young Nebraskans not only about the Cornhusker State's rich history, but also railroad safety.
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Welcome to Community Ties
Mar. 18, 2013 01:59 PM CDT
Today we launched our new Community Ties website. The site contains news, photos and videos about Union Pacific, its employees and the communities where we live and work.
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Donation Helps Fund Centennial Mall Revitalization
Mar. 18, 2013 11:45 AM CDT
Union Pacific donated $500,000 toward the Nebraska Centennial Mall revitalization project during a ceremony held at the State Capitol Rotunda March 1 – Nebraska's Statehood Day.
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TRT Rolls Smoothly Through Arlington
Mar. 18, 2013 11:28 AM CDT
When the Track Renewal Train (TRT 909) and other large track gangs roll through major cities, the attention of several UP departments is needed to keep employees and the public safe, reduce traffic congestion and enhance the railroad's reputation as a good neighbor.
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UP Gives Historic Bridge to Boonville, Missouri
Mar. 18, 2013 10:56 AM CDT
Union Pacific transferred control of the MKT Bridge to the City of Boonville, Mo., during a Jan. 8 ceremony.
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Union Pacific Engineer Honored With Purple Heart
Mar. 18, 2013 10:46 AM CDT
Pedro Villa, Roseville Service Unit locomotive engineer and Air Force Reserve electrical superintendent, was publically honored for receiving a Purple Heart during a Sacramento Kings' basketball game on Military Appreciation Night, Nov. 9.
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Union Pacific Contributes to Northern Region Food Banks
Mar. 18, 2013 10:39 AM CDT
Union Pacific recently contributed $80,000, distributed in $10,000 increments, to eight food banks in its northern region states to purchase 1.6 million pounds of food, or enough to fill eight boxcars.
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Emergency Vehicles Delivered Home After Sandy
Mar. 18, 2013 10:30 AM CDT
Dozens of Red Cross emergency response vehicles used in Hurricane Sandy recovery were returned to their native locations, thanks to Union Pacific.
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UP Builds Responders' Rail Safety Awareness
Mar. 18, 2013 10:04 AM CDT
Union Pacific's communities continue benefitting from cooperation between the railroad and various emergency response organizations, with a goal of preventing and preparing for hazardous materials incidents.
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Special Agents Craft Shadow Box for Ill Child
Mar. 18, 2013 09:39 AM CDT
Special agents from Union Pacific and BNSF teamed up to build a shadow box for a terminally ill, 7-year-old boy in Rustburg, Virginia, responding to his final wish to receive holiday cards from law enforcement officers, firefighters and paramedics.
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