Real Railroaders 05202022
Welder Earns Degree through Union Pacific-UNO Partnership, Graduates with Honors
Welder Thomas Frey’s first three years with Union Pacific have been fast paced, as his work and home lives kept him moving. While Frey’s Houston Engineering gang travels the system, his three college student children and a fiancé keep him on his toes. But always up for a challenge, Frey decided to add one more thing to his plate – turning his associates into a bachelor’s degree. Read Story
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Real Railroaders 05192022
'Greatest Train Set Ever': Daniel Finds Satisfaction in Moving Trains from Point A to Point B
Pancho Daniel said he wouldn’t trade his railroad career experience for the world, including a five-year stretch in the late 1970s and early 80s when he was a full-time presenter for the newly formed Operation Lifesaver, talking with schoolchildren throughout Nevada and Utah about railroad safety.
Real Railroaders 05192022
Carpenter Turned Manager: Building UP ‘Crisp’ Career Skills
Craig Crisp’s perspective has led him down a career path uniquely his own, recently earning him a promotion. This year, the 28-year railroader started a new position as a manager-Track Construction Projects. In this role, Crisp will evaluate and implement railroad capital project designs.
Community 05182022
Community Ties Giving Program: Where We Have Tracks, We Have Ties
Union Pacific’s tangible commitment to communities started nearly 70 years ago, when the Union Pacific Foundation was created to support local charitable, educational and scientific activities. Now part of the Community Ties Giving Program, the Foundation has awarded grants every year since its launch in 1955. Our annual, open request for proposals process is open through May 31.
Insights 05162022
For this 50-year Employee, Overcoming Challenges Was Just Part of the Job
Throughout my career I worked both inside and outside the office – in the railyard. The worst job was being a “mud hop” – working in the yard verifying rail cars on inbound and outbound trains, come rain or shine. In lousy weather it was unpleasant work. The men thought I would get discouraged and quit, but not this woman. I just put one foot in front of the other and kept going.
Real Railroaders 05132022
Union Pacific Employees Call on CPR Training to Save Team Member
In early March, Andrew Rohleder and Jose Zuazua were part of a welding fire watch team in Lincoln, California. When they returned from a break, Rohleder noticed a team member slumped over in the driver’s seat of their work vehicle.
Insights 05112022
For 30 Years, We Are Union Pacific de Mexico
We are proud to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Union Pacific’s Mexico franchise, which began May 8, 1992.
Community 05092022
Union Pacific Backs Bo’s Place in Houston
For more than three decades, Bo’s Place in Houston has been offering grief support to families, including age-appropriate services for children. And, since 2012, Union Pacific’s Community Ties Giving Program has supported Bo’s Place, donating $35,000 over the past decade.
Real Railroaders 05062022
Like Mother, Like Daughter for Hardworking Union Pacific Family
Union Pacific is celebrating trailblazers like the Sudds family as it focuses on doubling female representation to 11% by 2030 as part of its diversity, equity and inclusion goals to better reflect the communities it serves.
Innovation 05042022
Wired Up: Union Pacific's Rahul Jalali Earns Industry Honors
Rahul Jalali, Union Pacific’s senior vice president and chief information officer, recently earned a spot on Forbes CIO Next List, highlighting 50 technology leaders who are redefining the CIO role and driving game-changing innovation. He also was named one of Railway Age’s 2022 Readers’ Influential Leaders, nominated by subscribers as one of the industry’s top 10 influential individuals who are committed to service and making a difference.
Real Railroaders 05022022
Union Pacific Honors 50-Year Railroaders May 11
Union Pacific employees celebrating 50 years of railroading will be honored Wednesday, May 11, in a special ceremony with UP senior leadership at 11:30 a.m. CT on Facebook Live.
Community 04282022
Students Get ‘Behind the Wheel,’ Learn About Union Pacific Career Opportunities
As demand for freight transportation soars, Union Pacific is making early connections with young people due to enter the workforce.
Insights 04272022
Union Pacific Loves Baseball, But We Love Safety More
Union Pacific has serious safety and traffic concerns with the Oakland A’s proposed baseball stadium and a mixed-used residential/business development district next to two busy rail yards and a passenger rail station at Howard Terminal.
Innovation 04262022
Union Pacific Celebrates 40 Years of Supplier Diversity
In April 1982, Union Pacific became the first U.S. railroad to establish a formal supplier diversity program. That first year, the railroad spent $10 million with diverse businesses. Today, UP is proud to spend $520 million in goods and services from more than 275 diverse suppliers in 35 states.
Safety 04202022
Operation RedBlock Volunteers Lean In to Support Fellow Union Pacific Co-workers
For the safety of every Union Pacific team member, substance abuse can’t be a part of that equation. That’s why Operation RedBlock volunteers have been visiting crew rooms, team meetings and safety briefings for more than 40 years.
Innovation 04142022
Union Pacific’s Precision Gating Technology Speeds Driver Experience
In a world with constantly evolving supply chain challenges, every second counts. Union Pacific is meeting that need for speed by rolling out Fast Gate, allowing truck drivers to bypass the check-in kiosk when entering the railroad’s intermodal terminals.
Insights 04132022
On the Right Path While Building America
Our just-released 2021 Building America Report is focused on our most important ESG topics and reflects changes in how we're approaching our sustainability strategy, called Building A Sustainable Future: 2030.
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