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Real Railroaders 07292022
Beekeeper Suits Up, Removes Texas Swarm at Union Pacific Yard
After a swarm of bees made its home in Union Pacific's Baytown, Texas yard, Nick Sahinen jumped on the opportunity to remove them. Sahinen also used this opportunity to educate his co-workers about the importance of bees in the environment, sharing he looks at bees from the perspective of the good work they do.
Real Railroaders 07182022
Gouger’s Leadership Instrumental to Union Pacific’s Growth Strategy
Cassie Gouger knows what it takes to lead a team and drive results.
Real Railroaders 07132022
Nebraskan Brings Train Crew Experience to Union Pacific's Topeka Team
Manager-Yard Operations Taton Griebel believes each day on the job with his Union Pacific team provides an opportunity to grow and become better – safer and more efficient.
Real Railroaders 07072022
Meet the Sorianos - Michael, Nen, Rick, Sal and Seth
Several decades ago, Southern Pacific Track Worker Enrique Soriano Del Rio started a family tradition that lives on today – all five sons followed in his footsteps, embarking on Southern Pacific and Union Pacific careers. Today, a third generation of Soriano's is making its mark.
Real Railroaders 07062022
Union Pacific Train Crew’s Quick Actions Help Save Trapped Woman
When Union Pacific Engineer Norm Garner noticed a woman waving from a water canal while piloting his train through the desert country of Wellton, Arizona, trouble didn’t cross his mind. After all, people sometimes swim in the canals. But then he began to replay the woman’s wave in his mind. Was it a little too frantic? And did she have a dog with her? After relaying his concerns to Conductor Andrew Mcafee, they reported the incident. Garner’s decision to honor his intuition and call for help likely saved a life.
Real Railroaders 06272022
Union Pacific Welders Act Fast, Administer First Aid in Kansas
Responding to traffic-halting emergencies isn’t in the job description for many welders. Nonetheless, Union Pacific welders Chris Cornejo and Jake Allen went beyond their everyday duties to help others in dire need.
Real Railroaders 06092022
Courage to Care Personified During Roadside Emergency
Displaying the Courage to Care spirit is not only for the workplace – it can also positively impact everyday life. This was the case for employees Derrick Beard and Lionel Nelson, detector car operators, while en route to a job site in Chicago.
Real Railroaders 06072022
Union Pacific's Diversity & Inclusion Trailblazer: Debbie Schrampfer
Schrampfer's work was instrumental in Union Pacific earning a perfect score on the Human Rights Campaign’s 2022 "Best Places to Work for LGBTQ+ Equality." UP is the only Class I freight railroad earning a 100% rating on the list.
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