Real Railroaders 11202023
Parkerson Honored as Diverse Lawyer Making a Difference
Maqui Parkerson, Union Pacific Railroad's vice president of Labor Relations, earned a spot among Profiles in Diversity Journal's Diverse Lawyers Making a Difference 2023 award recipients, honored for their commitment to diversifying their field and making a difference at work, in the marketplace and in communities. Read Story
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Safety 11172023
Union Pacific Helps Enhance Safety with New Pedestrian Bridge in Salt Lake City
A new $8.5 million pedestrian bridge in Salt Lake City that was built with the help of Union Pacific provides high school students, runners and pedestrians a safe way to cross five sets of railroad tracks.
Innovation 11172023
Twelve Companies Honored with Union Pacific’s Inaugural 2023 Sustainability Partner Award
Union Pacific recognized 12 customers and suppliers in the railroad’s first-ever 2023 Sustainability Partner Award. The award honors Union Pacific business partners who have demonstrated a commitment and progress toward achieving sustainability goals.
Community 11162023
Union Pacific Helps Spark a New Era for Trade School Students at Laramie County Community College in Wyoming
A trade school program in Cheyenne, Wyoming, focused on training the next generation of welders and diesel mechanics is expanding with the help of Union Pacific Railroad.
Innovation 11152023
Union Pacific Property in Kansas City Transformed into Rail Transload Facility for Plastic Pellets
An unused Union Pacific rail yard located in the heart of Kansas City has a renewed lease on life with the recent opening of a rail transload facility in a critical Midwest transportation corridor.
Safety 11152023
Union Pacific’s Tucson, Phoenix Engineering Teams Take Safety Personally
Whether battling the Sonoran Desert’s extreme temperatures or the Phoenix area’s heavy traffic, Union Pacific Engineering team members in Tucson and Phoenix, Arizona, are committed to safety – and each other – no matter the conditions.
Insights 11142023
Union Pacific’s Living Library Bridges Differences in the Workplace
Launched this summer, Union Pacific’s Living Library is like a regular library where books have been replaced by employees who have generously agreed to speak about their experiences.
Community 11092023
Trailblazing Partnership Helps Electrify Utah's Pursuit of Cleaner Air
There's a new sound of sustainability in Utah, and it’s not what you would expect. The familiar drone of leaf blowers is getting an electric makeover.
Community 11082023
Union Pacific’s ACE Conference Underscores Alignment, Collaboration and Engagement
The power of collaboration was on display as three Union Pacific employee resource groups recently united in a joint conference, embodying the railroad’s commitment to diversity and inclusion.
Insights 11072023
Union Pacific Leads Industry in Supplier Diversity Efforts
Union Pacific was the first railroad to establish a supplier diversity program in 1982. Over the past four decades, we’ve reinforced our commitment to inclusive procurement by aiming to increase our diverse supplier spend each year. We’ve come a long way in 41 years, and we’re close to reaching world-class status.
Safety 11062023
Aligned for Safety: Union Pacific Undergoing Switch Modernization Project
A new visual aid is being standardized across Union Pacific's 23-state system, supporting the railroad's goal to be the best in safety and ensure all employees go home safe.
Community 11032023
Union Pacific Conductor Rallies Missouri Community to Restore Historic Caboose
Union Pacific conductor Jorge Moralez led the charge to restore a historic Missouri Pacific caboose displayed in Pleasant Hill, Missouri's town square since 1998.
Innovation 11022023
Union Pacific Internship Program Earns Top Recognition
Union Pacific's year-round internship program was recently recognized as one of Vault’s “Top 100 Best Internships” for 2024. Year to date, Union Pacific has employed nearly 300 year-round, summer and hybrid interns across our 23-state system.
Insights 11012023
Structuring Union Pacific for Success
As I mentioned in my previous letters and during our recent earnings town hall, we have work to do on our journey to be the best at Safety, Service and Operational Excellence. We must reset our culture to create a solid foundation for how we approach our work. We are doing this while facing a tough economic landscape of high inflation, lower volumes and rising costs.
Heritage 10312023
Union Pacific's Legacy Honored During 'Driving of the Spike' Tour
American rail fans had the rare opportunity to view the eye-catching 43-foot Golden Spike Monument on the move during a recent whistle stop tour visiting several towns along Union Pacific's historic transcontinental route.
Innovation 10302023
Union Pacific Invested $275M to Support Customer Growth in Southern California
Over the past five years, Union Pacific has invested more than $275 million to upgrade and expand its intermodal infrastructure in the fast-growing L.A. Basin area to provide customers fast, reliable access to key U.S. markets, including Houston and Chicago.
Safety 10272023
UP CARES Raises Safety Awareness with Thousands of People Annually
Armed with the resources to share public safety information throughout the railroad’s 23-state system, 126 Union Pacific Railroad employees/volunteers have delivered more than 93 rail safety presentations to more than 30,000 pedestrians, motorists and professional truck drivers in 2023.