Real Railroaders
Real Railroaders 09262022
Conductor Richard Guerra Celebrates Forty-Five Years of Safe Service in the Pacific Northwest
Several decades ago, a high school kid named Richard Guerra signed on for a summertime steel and section gang job removing and replacing tracks in what would later become part of Hermiston, Oregon’s hump yard. Guerra stuck with it – turning his seasonal position into a 45-year Union Pacific career.
Real Railroaders 09232022
'Wes Saved My Life'
What began as a typical lunch at Houston’s Englewood Yard for Weston Smith, a 16-year Union Pacific railroader, quickly turned into an emergency requiring immediate action when a fellow teammate began choking.
Real Railroaders 09212022
Whalen Thrives Navigating Supply Chain’s Choppy Waters
As the global supply chain experiences unprecedented disruptions, Union Pacific's Wendy Whalen has risen to the challenge. Whalen leads the team and strategy responsible for the development, deployment and sustainability of UP's strategic sourcing program.
Real Railroaders 08262022
Four Generations of Sanchez Family Railroaders
Looking back on his life, Ryan Sanchez, Houston, Texas-based peer trainer and brakeperson, is hard-pressed to find a time when railroading wasn’t a part of it.
Real Railroaders 08192022
Maxfield Family Boasts More Than 400 Years of Railroad Service
It takes a lot of digging and research to find a time when someone from Jeff Maxfield's family wasn't working for the railroad. In fact, the manager-Field Operations Support’s family collectively boasts more than 400 years of railroad service throughout five generations.
Real Railroaders 08112022
Wichita Train Crew Brings Joy to Young Rail Fan
A Union Pacific train crew recently took a break from its usual routine for a moment to do a kind gesture for a young rail fan who regularly visits the Union Station in Wichita, safely waving from a distance as crews pass, hoping they will blast their horn.
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.
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- Wahl Keeps Pioneering as the Decades Roll By 05272022
- Welder Earns Degree through Union Pacific-UNO Partnership, Graduates with Honors 05202022
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