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.
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“We saw an outstanding, safe and quick response across our teams,” said Eric Gehringer, executive vice president-Operations.
Before the storm hit, the railroad surged personnel and resources to bolster regional operations, including staging track inspectors, maintenance of way teams, equipment, ballast and other construction materials.
“We acted quickly to protect and strengthen infrastructure,” said Brenten Starr, general director-Material and Equipment. “The team cleared downed trees, reinforced washouts, reengaged signal systems and deployed generators to keep everything running smoothly.”
Thanks to dedication and hard work of teams across the Southern Region, Union Pacific was able to safely maintain service throughout the storms.
“The Harriman Dispatching Center provided continuous coverage, coordinating efforts and communication,” said Kevin Ready, network superintendent. “Our cross-functional meetings help ensure train schedules were meticulously planned out.”
Customers can view best practices and more information on Union Pacific’s Flood Planning and Recovery page. Community leaders can find contacts and safety information here.
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