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Union Pacific on growing list of companies opposed to forced vaccine mandate
October 18th, 2021
October 18, 2021 - TRA Newswire -
Citing a potential disruption to the flow of goods in Texas and throughout the national rail network, Union Pacific Railroad has filed suit in U.S. District Court to oppose forced vaccine mandates being imposed...
Union Pacific: Current supply chain challenges require good communications at all levels
October 5th, 2021
October 5, 2021 - TRA Newswire -
As Texas and the nations' consumers face empty store shelves, six-month delays for items that used to be in stock, and limited availability of their favorite items; they are asking a simple question: What...
Freight and passenger rail work better when they are partners
July 30th, 2021
July 30, 2021 - By Wes Lujan, AVP-External Relations, Union Pacific Railroad -
Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic wiping out much of America’s passenger rail ridership, Union Pacific carried approximately 130,000 passengers across its network daily. In fact, UP has 106...
Union Pacific Q2 beats estimates, gains in efficiency
July 26th, 2021
July 26, 2021 - TRA Newswire -
Union Pacific Corporation's 2021 second quarter net income came in at $1.8 billion, compared to $1.1 billion in the second quarter 2020 when the Covid-19 pandemic raged. Adjusted earnings were $2.72 a share for the...
Full steam ahead: world's largest steam locomotive returns with 'The Big Boy 2021 Tour'
June 14th, 2021
June 14, 2021 - TRA Newswire -
Fort Worth and Houston will get an up-close and personal look at Union Pacific's Big Boy No. 4014 in August, when the world's largest steam locomotive embarks on "The Big Boy 2021 Tour" Aug....
Union Pacific to close Palestine repair shops, up to 57 jobs cut
April 16th, 2021
April 16, 2021 - TRA Newswire -
The Union Pacific Palestine Main Car Facility in East Texas will close down June 14, according to the railroad, resulting in a loss of up to 57 jobs. Limited car repair activities will continue...
WATCH: Union Pacific's 4141 locomotive makes its way to final destination at Bush Library
March 23rd, 2021
March 21, 2021 - TheEagle.com -
Union Pacific No. 4141 Engine’s long journey to its final home at the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum is scheduled to wrap up today.
The locomotive, which is painted to match Air Force One,...
Port of Victoria gets $3 million fed grant for rail loop
February 13th, 2021
February 12, 2021 - TRA Newswire -
A federal grant of $3 million will go toward an equal match from the Port of Victoria to support infrastructure improvements that include a 1.9 mile long rail loop. The rail project for the...
Presentations for 2021 Southwestern Rail Conference now posted
February 11th, 2021
February 11, 2021 - TRA Newswire -
Presentations from this years Southwestern Rail Conference are now available to view through this link: texasrailadvocates.org/swrc21.
From the industry, advocacy and political spectrum the entire 8 hour day of informational presentations are now available to...
Industry-served rail parks becoming economic engine for smaller Texas towns
January 21st, 2021
January 21, 2021 - TRA Newswire -
Many smaller cities and towns in Texas are finding a way to attract business and create jobs. They are called rail-served hubs or industrial rail parks.
Another one just opened for business in...