Heritage 10152021
Big Boy Bucket List: Childhood Railroad Dreams Come True
When a legendary steam locomotive powers into town, railroaders from every service unit are able to cross a “must-see” item off their bucket list. Read Story
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Heritage 10142021
Union Pacific Hauls Historic Military Vehicle
Vehicle Helped Remove Saddam Hussein’s Statue during 2003 Iraq Invasion
Real Railroaders 10082021
More Than a Belt Buckle: Heritage, Railroad Family History Worn Proudly
Some people wear their heart on their sleeve. Jesse De Anda wears his pride on his belt buckle, as he daily displays his family’s railroading history in a practical piece of apparel.
Insights 10072021
Some Wise Words from a 51-year Railroader
I’ve seen many beautiful sunrises and sunsets, meteor showers, missile launches and was even struck by lightning in the Mojave Desert. I’ve always had pride in my job and told new employees to have pride in theirs. Do the job right the first time, and if not, be sure you have a good alibi!
Innovation 09302021
Union Pacific Testing Autonomous Cranes That Operate Like High-Tech Robots
You’ve heard of self-driving vehicles. How about self-operating cranes?
Real Railroaders 09292021
I Am UP: William Jackson
A 17-year UP employee, William Jackson got his railroad start in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, where he hired on as a track laborer. He later transferred to a carman welder position while working in Shreveport, Louisiana, and remained there until his 2013 move to Denver, Colorado.
Insights 09282021
Supply Chain Challenges: We’re All in This Together
To keep shelves stocked, delivery times low, and products readily available, every link in the integrated supply chain must work in a precisely coordinated sequence. This requires every player -- steamship lines, port terminals, trucks, rail, warehouses, freight asset owners, and the beneficial owners of the cargo – to keep the freight flowing at the same pace.
Community 09222021
Welcoming to All: Inclusive Community Build Playground Opening Soon in North Platte
Union Pacific employees in North Platte, Nebraska, dug deep – literally – to prepare a site in Centennial Park for a new Community Build Playground, funded in part with a $10,000 grant from Union Pacific’s Community Ties Giving Program.
Safety 09202021
Safe Crossings Start Here: Safe Kids Worldwide, 'Chuggington' Help Union Pacific Educate Families Nationwide
Safe Kids and "Chuggington," with support from Union Pacific, have developed resources and materials to educate parents, teens and children about the importance of rail safety.
Insights 09162021
Mighty ‘Big Boy’ Locomotive Reflects Evolution of Rail Technology
“Thank You” were the two most frequently heard words from the millions who witnessed locomotive UP 4014 – the Big Boy – as it toured through the Midwest and South in August and September, 2021.
Safety 09102021
National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month: 'I Was Almost a Statistic'
Signal Maintainer Scott Davis recently completed training as an Operation RedBlock and Peer Support volunteer to learn how to help others. But nine months ago, the Engineering employee from Wamsutter, Wyoming, needed someone to answer his own call.
Insights 09102021
Conference Message: Humbly Work through Mistakes to Build Inclusion
Despite being a 159-year-old company, Union Pacific has shown it is actively working to become even better by serving as an example not only to the business community, but more importantly, to the community at-large.
Real Railroaders 09092021
I Am UP: Nathan McKinney and Shaun Bateman
22-year railroader Nathan McKinney and 16-year railroader Shaun Bateman worked as a team to paint the complex UP No. 1979 We Are ONE Employee Resource Group (ERG) Locomotive, one of many collaborations they’ve mastered over the past 16 years.
Real Railroaders 09032021
Air Force Veteran Lands at Union Pacific
Thomas 'Mo' Modica is not alone: approximately 19% of Union Pacific employees have military experience, with some still active in the National Guard or Reserves.
Community 09032021
Grand Opening Set for New Visitors Center at Pullman National Monument
The newly restored Pullman National Monument, which honors a rich slice of railroad history with strong Union Pacific ties, will open Labor Day Weekend in Chicago.
Insights 08312021
Like the Rest of America, Union Pacific Is Hiring
As America continues to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, there is a prominent message coming from all corners of American industry: “We’re Hiring!”
Community 08272021
UP Diversity Scholarships Developing Confident Leaders
Last fall, in a new partnership between Creighton University and Union Pacific Railroad, the first eight Union Pacific Scholars arrived on campus.
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