As a former police officer turned locomotive engineer and now safety manager at Union Pacific, I've seen how a few seconds — and the right information—can save lives. One of the most important tools communities can use at a railroad crossing is the blue-and-white Emergency Notification System sign. It may look small, but it holds powerful potential.
http://www.up.com/aboutup/community/inside_track/ens-awareness-day-it-250624.htmAt Union Pacific, safety is a shared commitment – one that starts with our team and extends to every community we serve. Each year, the railroad honors exceptional people leaders who inspire and empower teams while championing safe, efficient operations
http://www.up.com/aboutup/community/inside_track/Culture-of-safety-it-250618.htmUnion Pacific's newest commemorative engine – No. 1616 Lincoln Locomotive – is on display at the College World Series (CWS) at the railroad's “Home Plate" display site, located next to the Omaha ballpark.
http://www.up.com/aboutup/community/inside_track/up-and-omaha-it-250618.htmContinuing a long-standing Union Pacific tradition, employees achieving 50 years of railroading will be honored Monday, June 23, in a special ceremony with senior leadership at 11:15 a.m. CT.
http://www.up.com/aboutup/community/inside_track/50-year-railroaders-it-250617.htmFrom crossing enhancements to emergency response coordination and public education, TrackSafe Houston is both a commitment and a call to action rooted in partnership and purpose.
http://www.up.com/aboutup/community/inside_track/tracksafe-houston-safety-it-250616.htmUnion Pacific's No. 1616, the President Abraham Lincoln Commemorative Locomotive, honors our founder and the pivotal role rail plays driving our nation's growth and prosperity.
http://www.up.com/aboutup/community/inside_track/1616-celebrates-growth-it-250613.htmSupply chains are always evolving, and staying ahead means embracing technology. Union Pacific recently hosted a webinar to showcase how innovation is enhancing shipment visibility, safety and service for customers.
http://www.up.com/aboutup/community/inside_track/customer-tech-webinar-it-250609.htmUnion Pacific's De Soto Car Shop is used to tackling big projects, but it recently faced its most challenging rebuild to date – its culture. Today, the shop is home to one of the railroad's most admired turnarounds and the recipient of the Steel Wheel Award.
http://www.up.com/aboutup/community/inside_track/de-soto-shop-it-250603.htmThe first of Union Pacific's cutting-edge hybrid-battery electric locomotives – built in partnership with ZTR, a leading rail technology company – is on track to complete its pilot in 2026.
http://www.up.com/aboutup/community/inside_track/hybrid-locomotive-pilot-it-250530.htmUnion Pacific's legendary steam locomotive, Big Boy No. 4014, will make two whistle-stops in Greeley, Colorado, this summer as part of a limited summer excursion.
http://www.up.com/aboutup/community/inside_track/big-boy-greeley-it-250527.htmMeeting in the middle is great in most scenarios – but a railroad bridge straddling the international border between the U.S. and Mexico is not one of them.
http://www.up.com/aboutup/community/inside_track/safer-border-operations-it-250523.htmUnion Pacific's Operating Excellence workshop annually brings together leaders representing all crafts across its 23-state network. The focus: safe operations, informed decisions and strong teams, underscoring the railroad's commitment to continuous improvement and workforce development.
http://www.up.com/aboutup/community/inside_track/operating-excellence-workshop-it-250522.htmUnion Pacific will move mountains to safely deliver the service we sold our customers – and the railroad's rockfall mitigation teams help make it possible.
http://www.up.com/aboutup/community/inside_track/moving-mountains-safely-it-250515.htmWhether you're a parent, a teacher, a friend or simply someone who lives near train tracks, you have the power to save a life by spreading awareness of rail safety.
http://www.up.com/aboutup/community/inside_track/everyone-rail-safety-it-250514.htmWhen Randy Terrell learned he would receive Union Pacific's highest safety honor, he didn't think of himself.
http://www.up.com/aboutup/community/inside_track/terrel-safety-honor-it-250513.htmUnion Pacific officially unveiled its commemorative Lincoln Locomotive, No. 1616, on April 30 to a standing-room-only crowd at the Jenks Locomotive Shop in North Little Rock, Arkansas.
http://www.up.com/aboutup/community/inside_track/lincoln-locomotive-legacy-it-250506.htmRailroads and their rolling, low-friction steel-on-steel operations are simply the most fuel-efficient way to transport goods and material over land, with one train able to move one ton of freight nearly 500 miles on a single gallon of gas.
http://www.up.com/aboutup/community/inside_track/reduce-carbon-footprint-it-250501.htmNew locomotive honors Abraham Lincoln's vision that unleashed economic innovation for America's supply chain
http://www.up.com/aboutup/community/inside_track/lincoln-locomotive-unveiled-it-250430.htmUnion Pacific continues to harness groundbreaking solutions to redefine operations, enhance safety and expand capacity for future growth – all while keeping the supply chain moving. New technology is advancing productivity across all facets of rail operations, while prioritizing the needs of employees and customers.
http://www.up.com/aboutup/community/inside_track/faster-smarter-deliveries-it-250429.htmUnion Pacific Railroad recognized 147 companies with the 2024 Pinnacle Award for their dedication and commitment to safely transporting chemicals by rail. The annual award honors customers who implement release prevention protocols, corrective action plans and have zero non-accident releases of regulated hazardous materials shipments.
http://www.up.com/aboutup/community/inside_track/2024-pinnacle-awards-it-250428.htmUnion Pacific welcomes the Lower Colorado River Authority to our premier rail network.
http://www.up.com/aboutup/community/inside_track/up-welcomes-lcra-it-250425.htmWe achieved record first quarter operating results despite facing unexpected external dynamics thrown at us. We focused on what we can control, and our results prove we have what it takes to look the unexpected in the eye – and deliver.
http://www.up.com/aboutup/community/inside_track/1q25-ceo-letter-it-240425.htmUnion Pacific is pleased to announce members of the National Conference of Firemen and Oilers (NCFO) ratified a five-year agreement with Union Pacific Railroad.
http://www.up.com/aboutup/community/inside_track/ncfo-ratifies-agreement-it-250423.htmUnion Pacific's operational excellence was on full display in early April as teams swiftly responded to severe thunderstorms, tornado warnings, torrential rainfall, swollen rivers and flash floods across the South and Midwest.
http://www.up.com/aboutup/community/inside_track/southern-region-flooding-it-250416.htmUnion Pacific Railroad is proud to work with nearly 5,000 suppliers across its network, including Progress Rail, a Caterpillar company. CEO Jim Vena recently spoke with 100 leaders at the company's Global Leadership Conference, sharing Union Pacific's strategy, and the culture and mindset it takes to grow.
http://www.up.com/aboutup/community/inside_track/progress-rail-conference-it-250415.htmDid you know 25% of Union Pacific's volume originates or terminates on a short line railroad?
http://www.up.com/aboutup/community/inside_track/regional-short-lines-it-250408.htmAs a railroad, we devote resources to promoting public safety, from training first responders to educating schoolchildren and their families to supporting local nonprofits. And as a team, many like myself spend our free time ensuring that message resonates with those we care about most.
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