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Employee Comes to Aid of Co-worker Suffering Heart Attack
For Union Pacific, ensuring the safety of everyone around the railroad is of the utmost importance, but even off the railroad, life can take an unexpected turn.
Third Generation Railroader Commits Career to Teamwork and Safety
As a third generation railroader, Brad Brown, welder, Engineering, has been around the tracks for most of his life, and he’s seen a lot of changes over those years — including in his own experience.
Wide Load: Clearance Team's Efforts Result in Safe Shipments
Every day Union Pacific transports high, wide and heavy loads for its customers. But do you know what goes into making those shipments happen?
- It's Time to Stand Up and Speak OutBeing committed to diversity within our own company is not enough. Now we need to add our voice to those speaking up and speaking out for equal justice.
- Midlands Voices: Embracing diversity is vital for Nebraska's futureOmaha World-Herald (June 7, 2020)
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- Commuter Trains will Continue to Run on Chicago's UP North, Northwest and West LinesChicago commuters receive safe, reliable service on the UP North, Northwest and West lines. This will not change. We have been clear with Metra that commuter trains will continue to run on these lines and service will not be degraded or halted. A new agreement would bring the UP-Metra service contract into alignment with contracts Union Pacific has with other commuter operators across its system.
- Union Pacific Seeks Declaratory Judgement on Common Carrier ObligationUnion Pacific and Metra have a long-standing relationship, governed by a Purchase of Service Agreement (PSA) that expires Feb. 29, 2020. We are committed to maintaining and preserving our relationship with Metra. For Metra customers, there will not be a change in service as a result of this federal court filing.