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Union Pacific’s Famed ‘Big Boy No. 4014’ Preparing for Westward Summer Tour

April 11, 2024 Business Wire

Union Pacific’s famed Big Boy No. 4014, the world’s largest steam locomotive, will return to the rails this summer with a scenic tour across mountain ranges and high desert vistas in four western states: Wyoming, Utah, Nevada and California.

Union Pacific to Invest $3.4 Billion for Safe Operations, Growth with Customers

February 23, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

Union Pacific said it plans to invest $3.4 billion in 2024 to support safe operations, renew assets and grow with customers.

Big Boy No. 4014 Preparing for ‘Four Corners’ 2024 Tour

November 4, 2023 Railfanning.org News Wire

Union Pacific’s famed Big Boy No. 4014, the world’s largest steam locomotive, will return to the rails in 2024 for a tour.

CN Announces Upgrade to Falcon Premium Intermodal Service

September 12, 2023 Globe Newswire

Canadian National announced an upgrade to its Falcon Premium Intermodal Service. CN said recent operational changes by its business partner, Union Pacific, will remove a full day of transit time for customers using the Canada-US-Mexico service.

Rail Strike Could be on Again After Union Votes Against Approving Labor Pact

October 12, 2022 The Center Square

A union’s vote against ratification of a tentative national agreement between workers and the nation’s Class I freight railroads could lead to a rail strike.

Union Pacific, ZTR Partner on New Hybrid-Electric Locomotives

October 10, 2022 Railfanning.org News Wire

Union Pacific Railroad and ZTR, a green technology company, announced a partnership to build hybrid-electric locomotives.

Impending Rail Strike Estimated to Cost U.S. Economy $2B a Day

September 14, 2022 The Center Square

Billions in economic losses and disruptions to everyday lives of Americans loom with a potential U.S. freight rails strike at the end of the week.

Railroads Prepare Hazardous and Security-Sensitive Materials for Rail Strike

September 14, 2022 Railfanning.org News Wire

The six Class I freight railroads participating in national bargaining have started taking steps to manage and secure hazardous and security-sensitive material shipments.

Canadian Pacific and Union Pacific Ask FRA to Grant Exemption to Allow Automated Tests

June 10, 2022 Railfanning.org News Wire

Canadian Pacific and Union Pacific want an exemption from federal requirements for a potash unit train pair running between Portland, Oregon and Saskatchewan, Canada.

Union Pacific’s Big Boy Returns for ‘West Coast Steam Tour’

April 14, 2022 Railfanning.org News Wire

Union Pacific’s Big Boy No. 4014 is set to return to the tracks this summer for a “West Coast Steam Tour.”