Real Railroaders

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Union Pacific's 'Sierra Snow Fighters' Give Mother Nature a Run For Her Money in California

Union Pacific's snow-fighting teams work to keep the nation’s supply chain moving and America’s shelves stocked during extreme snowstorms.

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Military Prepared Marquez for Life on the Rails

How do Union Pacific employees provide safe and reliable service year-after-year in a 24/7 outdoor factory? Conductor Antonio Marquez credits his 18-year reportable injury-free career to situational awareness and knowing what’s required to safely complete each job.

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Rocker’s 'Hustle' Shapes His Professional, Personal Development

Kenny Rocker attributes his ‘hustle’ – his drive to learn, grow and win as a team – to learning the ins and outs of the industries Union Pacific serves over his 28-year railroad career.

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Giving Good Cheer: Toy Drives, Donations Celebrate the Season

Union Pacific employees supported charitable causes with donation drives throughout the holiday season. In the spotlight today: railroaders showing community pride in Kansas City, North Platte, Omaha and San Antonio.

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Dowling's Critical Thinking Bolsters UP's Financial Strategies

Pushing the envelope, facilitating open dialogue and fostering a collaborative environment enables Union Pacific’s Tony Dowling, and the Finance team he leads, to make notable contributions to railroad operations.

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Union Pacific Employees Sharing the Spirit with Local Giving

Our employees are supporting charitable giving campaigns this holiday season in towns across Union Pacific’s 23-state network. In this first seasonal spotlight, railroaders are showing community pride in North Platte and Omaha, Nebraska, as well as North Little Rock, Arkansas.

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Hermiston Manager Brings Team Mentality to Pacific Northwest

Ro Ganeshasundaram, senior manager-Train Operations (SMTO), loves the sound of a willow wood cricket bat striking a leather ball. It reminds him of his childhood in Sri Lanka.

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Paul Earns EASE’s First Courageous Star Award

Donyel DJ Paul, railcar mechanic, from Houston, Texas, was honored with EASE’s first-ever Courageous Star Award in recognition of his engaged and positive outlook as he advocates for his wife and her chronic illness.

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