Union Pacific In The News
November 2018
- Transporting a 50-foot tree to the Durham Museum Omaha World-Herald (11/12/18)
October 2018
- Rarely shown Transcontinental Railroad photos, spikes now on display at Omaha's Joslyn Art Museum Omaha World-Herald (10/17/18)
- Manufacturers are leaders in the green revolution The Hill (10/09/18)
- Railroad crossing safety: why all stops are different KPLC, Lake Charles, LA (10/04/18)
- Look before you cross! Union Pacific urges railroad safety KRNV, Reno (10/03/18)
September 2018
- Police urge caution around the tracks during Rail Safety Week KSBY, San Luis Obispo, CA (9/26/18)
- Vehicle vs.Train: A look at dangerous driving habits from inside a UP locomotive Houston Chronicle (9/25/18)
- State and local officers implement railroad safety KPLC, Lake Charles, LA (9/25/18)
- Police, train companies join 'Operation Clear Track' efforts in Utah Deseret News, Salt Lake City (9/25/18)
- Union Pacific changes will cut freight delays for Metra commuters, railroad CEO says Chicago Tribune (9/20/18)
- Union Pacific’s $5.9 million in grants include Southeast Arkansas Pine Bluff Commercial (9/17/18)
- Take a ride on firefighting train battling the Delta Fire Sacramento Bee (9/14/18)
- Delta Fire Stopping Train Travel KDRV, Medford, OR (9/11/18)
- Enforcement stepped up at train crossings to promote safety KSEE, Fresno (9/05/18)
- Freight industry struggles to find workforce, businesses in Iowa see mixed results Cedar Rapids (IA) Gazette (9/01/18)
August 2018
- Officers warn drivers of railroad crossing dangers KVFS, Cape Girardeau, MO (8/31/18)
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8 honored for harrowing rescue of boys from rain-swollen Mississippi River
Pioneer Press, St. Paul (8/27/18) - Men honored for heroism after rescuing boys in Mississippi River KMSP, Minneapolis (8/27/18)
- Union Pacific donates $1 million to Utah for 150th anniversary of the Golden Spike KUTV, Salt Lake City (8/16/18)
- Union Pacific's $1M+ donation will help Utahns party like its 1869 Deseret News, Salt Lake City (8/16/18)
- Utah officials are spending $2M to throw ‘the biggest and best party’ for the 150th anniversary of the Golden Spike Salt Lake Tribune (8/16/18)
July 2018
- Nissan honors UP for transportation solutions, hurricane recovery Progressive Railroading (7/31/18)
- Like your Z? UP moved it, damage-free Railway Age (7/30/18)
- Union Pacific honored for transportation excellence American Journal of Transportation (7/30/18)
- Investing in Conservation National Association of Manufacturers (7/30/18)
- Union Pacific CEO Lance Fritz calls for modernizing, not withdrawing from, NAFTA The National Press Club (7/12/18)
- Union Pacific CEO says NAFTA withdrawal would be 'disastrous' to economy St. Louis Post-Dispatch (7/12/18)
- Trade disruptions are putting nation's healthy economy at risk, Union Pacific's CEO says Omaha World-Herald (7/12/18)
- Golden spike tributes railroad milestone Auburn (CA) Journal (7/11/18)
- UP recognizes 54 shippers for chemical safety Progressive Railroading (7/10/18)
- Union Pacific recognizes safe chemical transporters Bulk Transporter (7/10/18)
- Monahans railroad crossing under surveillance KMID-TV, Midland/Odessa (7/3/18)
- Union Pacific and Central City celebrate history Grand Island Independent (7/02/18)
June 2018
- Safety first LeMars (IA) Daily Sentinel (6/29/18)
- Fresno and Union Pacific Police team up to enforce railroad rules KFSN-TV Fresno (6/27/18)
- Overwhelmed by freight loads, railroads offer hefty hiring incentives to fill jobs Chicago Tribune (6/22/18)
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1 boy falls in Mississippi River, cousin tries to save him. Barge, train workers rescue both.
Pioneer Press, St. Paul (6/21/18) -
Robertson County plays home to new Union Pacific rail yard
KAGS, Bryan, TX (6/21/18) - Union Pacific offers progress report at official groundbreaking for Brazos Yard Bryan (TX) Eagle (6/20/18)
- Union Pacific Invests $550M in Brazos Rail Yard Construction Equipment Guide (6/20/18)
- Union Pacific hosts site visit at Brazos Yard KBTX, Bryan, TX (6/20/18)
- 150 Years Later: The Railroad that Made Reno Possible KTVN, Reno (6/19/18)
- Celebrating 150 years of railroad reaching Reno KOLO, Reno (6/19/18)
- Trump's Tariff Threats Are Paralyzing American Business Bloomberg (6/15/18)
- One of the World’s Largest Steam Locomotives Is About to Make a Triumphant Return Atlas Obscura (6/12/18)
- The Success of Modern Railroads May Surprise You Deseret News (6/07/18)
- Forbes Global 2000: The World's Largest Transportation Companies 2018 Forbes (6/06/18)
- Couple stranded overnight in muddy salt flats after truck gets stuck KSL, Salt Lake City (6/05/18)
- New Milestones in Jobs Report Signal a Bustling Economy New York Times (6/01/18)
- Union Pacific doing major track work this summer Elko (NV) Daily Free Press (6/01/18)
May 2018
- Union Pacific enforcement effort aims to keep motorists safe The Town Talk, Alexandria, LA (5/27/18)
- Union Pacific Chief Praises GE-Wabtec Railroad Deal Wall Street Journal (5/23/18)
- Union Pacific Has Cleared About 80% of Congestion, CEO Says Transport Topics (5/23/18)
- NAFTA Has Been a 'Tremendous Success,' Says Union Pacific CEO Bloomberg TV (5/23/18)
- Union Pacific CEO: 'I am worried about NAFTA" CNBC (5/22/18)
- Union Pacific installs sensors for safety La Grande (OR) Observer (5/21/18)
- Trains through Davis County part of ‘vital crossroads’ Davis Clipper, Bountiful, UT (5/20/18)
- Remote Railroad Baker City (OR) Herald (5/18/18)
- Union Pacific Aims To Remind Public Of Dangers Of Trespassing On Railroad Tracks KOVR-TV, Sacramento (5/16/18)
- AAR gives Congress rail tech lesson Railway Age (5/16/18)
- Four CIO strategies for finding the business ROI in emerging tech SearchCIO.com (5/10/18)
- Union Pacific relocates shareholders meeting to Omaha, where chairman discusses Golden Spike plans Omaha World-Herald (5/10/18)
- Railroad companies offer up to $25,000 signing bonus for new hires KSPR, Springfield, MO (5/09/18)
- Amtrak, UP ranked among top employers for veterans Progressive Railroading (5/08/18)
- Railroads offering up to $25,000 for new hires CBS News (5/02/18)
- UP, National Park Foundation forge partnership Railway Age (5/02/18)
- Shot in the Arm receives state funding North Platte Telegraph (5/01/18)
April 2018
- This Denver job posting includes a $20K signing bonus Denver Business Journal (4/26/18)
- RT&S (April 6, 2015)
- The Train You Don't See Could Kill You The Independent-Grand Island, Neb. (4/8/15)
March 2015
- Operation Lifesaver and Union Pacific Team Up to Educate Drivers Idaho Press-Tribune (3/27/15)
- Union Pacific Railroad Police Department warns people to stay off railroad tracks KSHB-TV - Kansas City (3/24/15)
- UP Instagram Campaign Appeals to DIY Aficionados Omaha World-Herald (3/17/15)
- Union Pacific Employees Record Safest Year in Company History Omaha World-Herald (3/14/15)
- UP Works Hard to Prevent Derailments Idaho State Journal (3/10/15)
- Railroad warns people to stay off tracks KTVI-TV – St. Louis Video (3/10/15)
- Safety First: Trains Always Win Lincoln Journal-Star (3/07/15)
- Medidas de seguridad en vías férreas Univision Sacramento (02/25/15) (In Spanish)
February 2015
- Railroads, Big Oil Move to Ease Fears Over Crude Shipments KGED-Science
- Railroads Promote Their Readiness for Oil Train Accidents KCRA-Sacramento Video
- Chicago's Pullman district is becoming a national monument CBS News (2/18/15)
- Roseville Firefighters Complete Training for the Rails The Press-Tribune(2/18/15)
- UP Museum Honors Black History Daily Non_pareil (2/13/15)
- UP Teams With Illinois Police To Promote Rail Safety The Daily American (2/11/2015)
- A CEO Working on the Railroad -- Union Pacific Shares Have Soared Under Jack Koraleski Wall Street Journal (2/1/15)
- CEO Koraleski on Economy, Oil Prices CNBC
January 2015
- Institutional Investor Rankings Recognize UP
- UP Safety Grant Supports Lincoln County Rail Safety KNOP News 2, North Platte
December 2014
- Holiday Trains at Union Pacific Railroad Museum WOWT-TV, Omaha
- As Markets Roar, CFOs Find Their Place at the Top The Wall Street Journal Subscribers only
- Union Pacific and Local Law Enforcement Team Up for Officer on a Train Event KIFI-TV - ABC, Idaho
November 2014
- Texas Law Enforcement Partners with UP to Save Lives KVUE-ABC (11/19/14)
- Railroad improvement ends bottleneck, boosts economy WFAA-ABC (11/7/14)
- Completion of Tower 55 will ease train congestion in Fort Worth Star-Telegram (11/7/14)
September 2014
- Union Pacific’s CIO Wants Big Data using the Internet of Things HP Matter (9/30/14)
- UP wins Hay Award at AREMA conference RT&S (9/29/14)
- Union Pacific Railroad Urges Professional Photographers to Stay Safe, Stay Away From Train Tracks CNN - Money (9/15/14)
July 2014
- Union Pacific CEO: Everything heading right direction CNBC (7/24/14)
- Union Pacific on track to add locomotives, 1,000 jobs Omaha World Herald
June 2014
- Union Pacific, local authorities encourage people to take heed around railroads The Southern (6/26/14)
- UP beefs up intermodal service Journal of Commerce (6/20/14)
- Earthquake at railyards? Training exercise shakes up first responders Belleville News-Democrat
- How to Turn Your Analog Company into An Incubator Fast Company (6/13/14)
- On Track with Union Pacific, Insight from Chairman and CEO Jack Koraleski Washington Post (6/9/14)
May 2014
- Jack Koraleski/Jim Cramer Interview on Santa Teresa CNBC Mad Money (5/28/14)
- The Startup That Grew From Inside a 152-year-old Fortune 150 Company Silicon Prairie News (5/21/14)
- Union Pacific Railroad gets a refresh as climate risks climb Fortune (5/16/14)
- Firefighters train for crude oil incidents The Southern Illinoisan (5/15/14)
- Big Boy arrives in Cheyenne Cheyenne Tribune (5/9/14)
- Vintage Big Boy steam locomotive returns to Cheyenne KUSA-TV - Denver (5/9/14)
- Drones Patrol Abe Lincoln’s Railroad in Vision for Future Bloomberg News (5/5/14)
- Big Boy Steams Into Utah Ahead of Restoration Project Fox News 13 (5/02/14)