Inside Track
December 2013 Archive
UP Powers D.C. Christmas Tree Railroad
Dec. 22, 2013 01:51 PM CDT
Union Pacific armour yellow locomotives pull simulated shipments around the National Christmas Tree in Washington, D.C., to dazzle White House goers until Jan. 1, 2014.
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All Aboard Kearney’s Polar Express!
Dec. 20, 2013 12:21 PM CDT
Union Pacific Foundation proudly donated to The Polar Express, a fundraiser for the Kearney Nebraska Public Schools foundation.
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Safety
Slow Down, Drive Safely in Winter Weather
Dec. 18, 2013 09:08 AM CDT
The Department of Transportation studied accident reports over a 10-year period and found 94 percent of public grade crossing accidents were caused by risky driver behavior, such as driving around activated automatic gates.
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Talkin' Trains in Mesquite
Dec. 17, 2013 10:44 AM CDT
Union Pacific was a guest at a special Talkin' Trains event held in Mesquite, Texas, Dec. 11.
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Volunteering a Family Affair for UP El Paso Employees
Dec. 12, 2013 08:52 AM CDT
Union Pacific Sunset Service Unit employees and family members continued a community tradition, serving Thanksgiving dinner to the city's homeless and near homeless during The City of El Paso's Thanksgiving Celebration.
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It's a Wrap for Operation North Pole
Dec. 11, 2013 07:58 AM CDT
Operation North Pole is devoted to bringing the joy of the season to children suffering from life-threatening illnesses and their families by providing a fun-filled day of respite, including the train ride, breakfast with Mrs. Claus and a visit with Santa at his workshop.
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Safety
UP Crew's Actions Prevent Propane Accident
Dec. 10, 2013 07:49 AM CDT
When a propane truck became high centered on a rail crossing in Bell City, Mo., a UP civil construction work group acted quickly to prevent a tragedy.
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UP Donation Equals a Boxcar of Meals
Dec. 5, 2013 02:42 PM CDT
Union Pacific presented a check for $10,000 to the Second Harvest Community Food Bank Dec. 4.
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