Know the Sign and Make the Call to Prevent Tragedy

Tue, 24 Jun 2025 08:45:00 CDT Safety Yes Yes

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.htm

Union Pacific Recognizes 18 Railroaders Driving Culture of Safety

Thu, 19 Jun 2025 14:45:00 CDT Safety Yes Yes

At 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.htm

Union Pacific and Omaha Go Together Like a Ball and Glove

Wed, 18 Jun 2025 15:50:00 CDT Heritage Yes Yes

Union 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.htm

Saluting Union Pacific's 50-Year Railroaders

Tue, 17 Jun 2025 16:00:00 CDT Real Railroaders Yes Yes

Continuing 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.htm

TrackSafe Houston: A Shared Vision for Rail Safety

Mon, 16 Jun 2025 15:00:00 CDT Safety Yes Yes

From 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.htm

No. 1616 Celebrates Rail's Pivotal Role Driving Our Nation's Growth

Fri, 13 Jun 2025 16:45:00 CDT Heritage Yes Yes

Union 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.htm

Learn How Union Pacific Powers Customer Solutions with Technology

Mon, 9 Jun 2025 15:15:00 CDT Innovation Yes Yes

Supply 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.htm

Rebuilding a Culture: De Soto Car Shop Sets the Standard, Wins Union Pacific's Top Mechanical Honor

Tue, 3 Jun 2025 15:15:00 CDT Safety Yes Yes

Union 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.htm

Union Pacific on Track to Complete First-of-its-Kind Hybrid Locomotive Pilot

Fri, 30 May 2025 15:25:00 CDT Innovation Yes Yes

The 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.htm

Union Pacific's Big Boy 4014 Will Make Two Whistle-Stops in Colorado During Limited 2025 Excursion

Tue, 27 May 2025 11:15:00 CDT Heritage Yes Yes

Union 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.htm

Union Pacific Aims to Drive Safer, More Fluid Operations at Southern Border

Fri, 23 May 2025 12:50:00 CDT Safety Yes Yes

Meeting 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.htm

Preparing Today's Railroad Leaders for Tomorrow's Success

Thu, 22 May 2025 15:30:00 CDT Real Railroaders Yes Yes

Union 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.htm

Moving Mountains: Union Pacific Clears Way for Safe, Reliable Rail Service

Thu, 15 May 2025 16:30:00 CDT Safety Yes Yes

Union 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

Everyone Plays a Role in Rail Safety

Wed, 14 May 2025 15:55:00 CDT Insights Yes Yes

Whether 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.htm

A Culture Built on Trust: Terrell Leads by Example, Earns Union Pacific's Top Safety Honor

Tue, 13 May 2025 16:30:00 CDT Safety Yes Yes

When 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.htm

Union Pacific Unveils Lincoln Locomotive to Celebrate Legacy of Innovation

Tue, 6 May 2025 16:05:00 CDT Heritage Yes Yes

Union 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.htm

Union Pacific: Working with Customers to Reduce Our Collective Carbon Footprint

Thu, 1 May 2025 16:30:00 CDT Innovation Yes Yes

Railroads 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.htm

Union Pacific Unveils Commemorative Lincoln Locomotive No. 1616 with First Trip Planned in May

Wed, 30 Apr 2025 16:45:00 CDT Heritage Yes Yes

New 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.htm

The Future of Rail: Faster, Smarter Deliveries for Customers

Tue, 29 Apr 2025 16:00:00 CDT Insights Yes Yes

Union 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.htm

Union Pacific Celebrates Record Number of Companies for Safely Transporting Chemicals

Mon, 28 Apr 2025 11:00:00 CDT Safety Yes Yes

Union 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.htm

Union Pacific Welcomes Lower Colorado River Authority to its Network

Fri, 25 Apr 2025 15:15:00 CDT Innovation Yes Yes

Union 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.htm

Union Pacific Achieves Record First Quarter Operating Results Remaining Focused on Safety, Service and Operational Excellence

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 06:45:00 CDT Insights Yes Yes

We 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.htm

Union Pacific Railroad Announces Ratified Agreement with National Conference of Firemen & Oilers

Wed, 23 Apr 2025 08:30:00 CDT Innovation Yes Yes

Union 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.htm

Union Pacific Maintains Operational Excellence Amid Spring Storms

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 15:15:00 CDT Insights Yes Yes

Union 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.htm

Union Pacific CEO Jim Vena Gives Inspirational Speech to Progress Rail Leaders

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 17:15:00 CDT Innovation Yes Yes

Union 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.htm

Union Pacific and Short Lines: Critical Partners for Growth

Tue, 8 Apr 2025 17:45:00 CDT Innovation Yes Yes

Did 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.htm

Staying Vigilant: Driving Awareness So We All Go Home Safe

Thu, 3 Apr 2025 15:45:00 CDT Insights Yes Yes

As 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.

http://www.up.com/aboutup/community/inside_track/david-welch-safety-it-250403.htm