2015 Archive
Safety 02252015
California Agencies Get an Inside View of Rail Safety
"Come on and walk with me," Union Pacific Hazardous Materials Manager Michael Villa-Real said to the crowd of news media gathered next to a small fleet of high-tech equipment assembled outside the California State Railroad Museum. "This equipment is all part of our recovery mission."
Community 02202015
Pullman History Honored with National Monument
A piece of railroad history – the Pullman Historic District located on Chicago's south side – was officially designated a National Monument Feb. 19 by President Barack Obama.
Safety 02132015
I Am My Brother's Keeper
Union Pacific Locomotive Engineer Harry Stewart was pulling himself off the cab floor when he heard a knock on the locomotive door. "I saw it all," said the man standing outside the cab. "That truck pulled right in front of you."
Insights 02032015
Lessons from CHIberia Help Ease Storm's Impact
Ski goggles? Check. Full-face ski mask? Check. Thermal insulated gloves, cleats and coat over coat over coat? Check, check, check.