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Apr
26

UP honors 70 companies for safe chemical transport

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Union Pacific Railroad has awarded 70 companies with the 2021 Pinnacle Award for their commitment to safely transporting chemicals by rail.The annual award recognizes UP customers who implement release prevention protocols, corrective action plans and have zero non-accident releases of regulated hazardous materials shipments, UP officials said in a press release."Union Pacific is honored to partner with companies that share our commitment to the safe transportation of chemicals and, in the process, the protection of the environment. This award recognizes the work these companies do every single day to prevent releases and safeguard the communities where we all live and work," said Jacque Bendon, UP vice president of industrial, marketing and sales.Click here to see the full list of award winners.

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Apr
26

UP honors 70 companies for safe chemical transport

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Apr
21

UP revenue, income rose in Q1, but operating performance missed expectations

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Apr
19

UP recognized as 'best place to work' for women

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"Being identified by the Women's Choice Awards is exemplary of our meaningful progress toward our diversity, equity and inclusion goals," said Beth Whited, EVP – sustainability and strategy. Photo – up.com

Union Pacific Railroad has been named a "Best Place to Work" by the Women’s Choice Awards.

The Class I earned the distinction in three categories: best companies for women; best companies for diversity; and best companies for millennials. The Women’s Choice Awards honor companies based on female and diversity representation in the workforce, work-life balance, professional development opportunities and other benefits.

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Apr
19

UP recognized as 'best place to work' for women

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Apr
18

UP expands ESG strategy

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"The [survey] responses helped us gain a deeper understanding of our impact on the communities we serve and enhance our ESG goals as we navigate the global landscape ahead," said UP Chairman, President and CEO Lance Fritz. Photo – up.com

Union Pacific Railroad last week published its latest Building America Report, which includes an expanded approach to the Class I’s environmental, social and governance (ESG) strategy.

The report identifies the company’s ESG priorities and explains the company’s ongoing community support, supplier diversity and philanthropic initiatives.

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Apr
18

UP expands ESG strategy

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Mar
24

UP's largest corporate disaster relief donation targets Ukraine relief efforts

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Add Union Pacific Railroad to the growing list of rail industry constituents that are donating big dollars to relief efforts in Ukraine.The Class I yesterday announced it will provide $500,000 — its largest-ever corporate disaster relief donation — to support humanitarian operations in the war-torn nation. The donation will be split evenly between the American Red Cross and Save the Children.Employees also have been overwhelming generous with donations to Ukraine relief efforts, driving nearly $50,000 in matching funds from the company, UP officials said in a press release.Earlier this month, the Class I announced a two-for-one match program for employees who donate to six organizations providing direct support to Ukrainians: the Salvation Army, American Red Cross, UNICEF, Global Giving Foundation, Doctors Without Borders and Save the Children."Our hearts are with the Ukrainian people who did nothing to provoke this attack and whose lives are irrevocably changed," said UP Chairman, President and CEO Lance Fritz. "Our employees' charitable donations clearly demonstrate they’re taking a stand with the Ukrainian people, and we’re proud to let their generosity guide our corporate contribution to two of many worthy organizations providing immediate aid."

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Mar
24

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Mar
09

UP, Wabtec partner to cut emissions with higher biodiesel blends

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Feb
28

UP marks third straight year of lower fuel consumption

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Feb
10

UP issues first 'human capital' report

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Oct
19

Union Pacific hauls historic military vehicle

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When a tank is disabled in combat, the U.S. military calls on the M88 Recovery Vehicle. Photo – up.com

Union Pacific Railroad recently shipped the military vehicle that pulled down the statue of Saddam Hussein during the 2003 invasion of Iraq, according to an article posted on the Class I's Inside Track website.

UP subsidiary Loup Logistics provided a first and final mile transportation solution for the 140,000-pound M88A2 Hercules.

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Oct
05

UP: Supply chain challenges need coordinated response

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Everyone in the supply chain must take stock of what they can control, wrote UP AVP Elise Gosch. Photo – up.com

Each member of the supply chain must focus on optimizing their part of it and keep communicating with other players both upstream and downstream to address challenges, according to Union Pacific Railroad's Inside Track newsletter.

Changes in consumer spending habits during the pandemic, labor shortages in the trucking and warehousing industries, and final-mile delivery delays are contributing to industry-wide supply-chain shortages in the United States, wrote Elise Gosch, UP's assistant vice president of marketing and sales-premium intermodal.

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Sep
17

Illinois panel OKs grade crossing improvements on UP line

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The Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) recently granted approval for the installation of new automatic flashing light signals and gates and the reconstruction of existing highway approaches at a Union Pacific Railroad grade crossing in Bonnie.The total estimated cost to install the new automatic warning devices is $262,805. ICC staff recommends that the state's Grade Crossing Protection Fund be used to reimburse UP for 95% of the installation costs, not to exceed $249,665. The railroad will pay all remaining installation costs and cover the future costs to maintain the new warning devices. The village of Bonnie is required to reconstruct the existing highway approach grades at East Lang Lane, but will be reimbursed by the state for all related costs. All the approved work must be completed with 12 months.

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Sep
02

UP ramps up hiring efforts

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Union Pacific Railroad announced it is among U.S. employers actively hiring as the nation’s economy continues to improve.The Class I is soliciting applicants for more than 50 job openings across its system, with more openings anticipated in the coming months, according to a report on UP’s website.Finding new employees "has never been more competitive or sometimes difficult," reported Ken Kuwamura, senior manager of talent acquisition at UP."Other industries, like entertainment, trucking, education, medical and construction, also are experiencing similar challenges," he wrote.Adding to the hiring challenge is a commitment the railroad made to improve its workplace diversity. By 2030, UP has said it will increase representation of women in its workforce to 11%, doubling its current population, and has a goal of increasing its minority workforce to 40%."We've included several working groups across the company to focus on many different issues that all ultimately lead back to making our work environment one that attracts many candidates from diverse families, backgrounds and experiences," Kuwamura wrote.In addition, UP has put in place an incentive program for current transportation employees to relocate to some of the areas in need of workers."The program has been a huge success and will soon be rolled out to the other crafts at Union Pacific," said Kuwamura.

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Aug
20

UP, Progress Rail to use biodiesel fuel to cut GHG emissions

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Union Pacific Railroad locomotives will be getting a boost of biodiesel fuel under an updated fuel recommendation by Progress Rail.The company has approved the use of up to 20% biodiesel blend in specific EMD locomotive series operated by UP. Previously, the locomotives were approved to operate at 5%.The updated fuel recommendation comes after testing high-horsepower locomotives, used for hauling freight long distances, and monitoring performance for things such as fuel consumption, as well as impact on engine oil and fuel filters. Progress Rail is currently undergoing additional testing and development, UP and Progress Rail officials said in a press release."Union Pacific is dedicated to reducing its carbon footprint, and this is another step toward achieving our long-term goal to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions 26% by 2030," said UP Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resource Officer Beth Whited, who oversees the railroad's environmental, social and governance-related efforts.Progress Rail is "committed to offering sustainable solutions by providing products that facilitate fuel transition, increase operational efficiency, and reduce emissions," said Progress Rail President and Chief Executive Officer Marty Haycraft. “Through continually investing in new products, technologies, and services, we offer a wide range of fuel flexibility, making a meaningful, positive impact on the environment and supporting our customers in achieving their GHG reduction goals.”

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Aug
12

UP posts past three years' equal employment opportunity reports online

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Union Pacific Railroad recently uploaded its certified equal employment opportunity-1 (EEO-1) reports from 2018, 2019 and 2020 onto its website.The data supplements quarterly workforce reports and UP’s annual “Building America’ report, which shows the demographic composition of the railroad’s workforce and highlights diversity and inclusion (D&I) efforts.The Class I aims to attract and retain a diverse workforce to access the broad skills, character and perspectives it needs to foster innovative ideas and help customers compete on a global playing field, UP officials said in a press release."Transparency is a key objective if we want to move the needle. Our managers must understand the best way to unleash the full potential of our workforce is to embrace diversity and lead diverse teams,” said UP Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resource Officer Beth Whited. “These reports help us know where we are today and guide us as we move forward and identify solutions to help us achieve our D&I goals."EEO-1 reports are based on employee self-identification and on categories that are applied uniformly across industries to ensure consistency. The D&I quarterly report and Building America report show results based on the way UP is structured as a company and include active employees, which better reflects the human resources available to the company, UP officials said.In addition, the D&I and Building America reports provide minority data as one measurement while EEO-1 reports break down minority data into different employee groups.

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Aug
06

UP's Lujan: Freight, passenger railroads work better as partners

Union Pacific Railroad Assistant Vice President-External Relations Wes Lujan recently posted a column on the freight-rail industry’s relationship with Amtrak.

The column’s timing is related to Amtrak’s 15-year, $75 billion plan to expand intercity passenger-rail service across the country. The plan will depend on Congress passing federal funding to help pay for it, as well as negotiations with the nation’s freight railroads on whose tracks Amtrak trains would travel.

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Jul
22

UP produces 'record' quarterly results

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Union Pacific Railroad today reported 2021 second-quarter net income of $1.8 billion, or $2.72 per diluted share, compared to $1.1 billion, or $1.67 per diluted share, a year ago.The Class I leveraged volume growth, core pricing gains and productivity to produce record quarterly results, UP Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer Lance Fritz said in a press release.Compared with Q2 2020 results, UP's operating revenue of $5.5 billion jumped 30%; business volumes, as measured by total revenue carloads, at 2 million units climbed 22%; and operating income of $2.5 billion soared 50%.UP's operating ratio improved to 55.1% during the quarter from 61% a year ago. Higher fuel prices negatively impacted the operating ratio by 210 basis points, UP officials said.Also during Q2, UP’s freight car velocity was 213 daily miles per car, a 6% decline; locomotive productivity was 140 gross ton-miles per horsepower day, a 3% improvement; average maximum train length was 9,410 feet, a 9% increase; and fuel consumption rate (measured in gallons of fuel per thousand gross ton-miles) improved 3%."Importantly, these strong results were achieved in a challenging environment as our rail network continues to be impacted by supply chain disruptions, particularly in the intermodal space," said Fritz. "As we move into the second half of 2021, we will continue working with our customers and the broader supply chain to increase fluidity and efficiently handle the strong demand for freight transportation."

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