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.htm