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Union Pacific Railroad Invests More Than $3 Million for Track Improvements to Its Line from Near Jefferson City to California, Mo.

May 7, 2010 Railfanning.org News Wire

OMAHA, Neb. — Union Pacific will improve part of Missouri’s transportation infrastructure with a more than $3 million investment to its rail line that runs from near Jefferson City to California, Mo. The projects include removing and installing more than 22,000 ties, spread more than 11,000 tons of rock ballast to ensure a stable roadbed and renew the surfaces in 31 road crossings. The tie replacement project began April 25 and is scheduled to be completed by the end of June. The road surfacing improvement projects began in February and are scheduled to be completed by the end of May.

Union Pacific Railroad Named 2009 Rail Carrier of the Year by Lowe’s Home Improvement

May 7, 2010 Railfanning.org News Wire

OMAHA, Neb. — Union Pacific Railroad has been named 2009 Rail Carrier of the Year by Lowe’s Home Improvement. Union Pacific’s selection was based on the company’s ability to differentiate itself through its variety of products and the railroad’s commitment to customer service. “We work hard to understand our customers’ needs, develop strategic freight transportation solutions and provide outstanding customer service,” said Eric Butler, Union Pacific vice president and general manager – Industrial Products. “We are honored to be recognized by Lowe’s and our entire Lowe’s team is dedicated to delivering even better results in 2010.”

Union Pacific Is First Railroad to Earn Eastman Chemical Company’s Highest Level Supplier Excellence Award

April 30, 2010 Railfanning.org News Wire

OMAHA, Neb. — Union Pacific is the first railroad to earn the Eastman Chemical Company Supplier Excellence Award for overall company performance. The award signifies consistent performance in providing Eastman with high-quality products and services and working on Eastman’s behalf to improve the company’s efficiency and competitiveness. It represents the highest level of all awards presented in the Eastman Supplier Excellence Program. “Customer service is paramount at Union Pacific and we are extremely proud to receive Eastman’s Supplier Excellence Award,” said Diane Duren, Union Pacific vice president and general manager – Chemicals. “Our entire UP support team in operations and

Union Pacific Railroad Earns Third Consecutive TRANSCAER National Achievement Award

April 28, 2010 Railfanning.org News Wire

OMAHA, Neb. — Union Pacific Railroad has earned the prestigious TRANSCAER National Achievement Award for the third consecutive year. The award recognizes extraordinary achievement in support of the TRANSCAER (Transportation Community Awareness and Emergency Response) initiative. TRANSCAER is the voluntary national outreach effort to help communities prepare for and respond to a possible hazardous material transportation incident. In 2009, Union Pacific organized or assisted with multiple events that led to training more than 4,800 emergency responders. Overall, Union Pacific participated in nearly 160 TRANSCAER or TRANSCAER-related events. Union Pacific’s most significant commitments in 2009 included ethanol training tours in Illinois

Union Pacific Railroad Invests $7.5 Million for Track Improvements to Its Line from North Platte to O’Fallons, Neb.

April 24, 2010 Railfanning.org News Wire

OMAHA, Neb. — Union Pacific will improve Nebraska’s transportation infrastructure with a $7.5 million investment to improve the rail line that runs from North Platte to O’Fallons, Neb.

Union Pacific Railroad Invests Nearly $6 Million for Track Improvements to Its Line from Near Bunker Hill to Walker, Kan.

April 24, 2010 Railfanning.org News Wire

OMAHA, Neb. — Union Pacific will improve part of Kansas’ transportation infrastructure with a nearly $6 million investment to its rail line that runs from near Bunker Hill to Walker, Kan. The projects include removing and installing more 20 miles of rail and more than 10,000 ties, spread more than 10,000 tons of rock ballast to ensure a stable roadbed and renew the surfaces in 28 road crossings. The tie replacement part of the project began April 1 and is scheduled to be completed May 16. The rail in curves renewal project will begin July 31 and is to be

Union Pacific Reports Record First Quarter

April 22, 2010 Railfanning.org News Wire

OMAHA, Neb. — Union Pacific Corp. reported 2010 first quarter net income of $516 million, or $1.01 per diluted share, compared to $362 million, or $0.72 per diluted share in the first quarter 2009.

Union Pacific: Railroad Not Required to Prevent Drug Smuggling on Mexican Railroads It Does Not Control

April 8, 2010 Railfanning.org News Wire

OMAHA, Neb. — Union Pacific has filed a motion for summary judgment in its July 2008 lawsuit against the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) regarding Customs and Border Protection (CBP) fines and seizures of rail cars at the Mexican border.

Union Pacific Railroad’s Legendary Steam Locomotive to Visit South Texas On a Heritage Tour

March 23, 2010 Railfanning.org News Wire

OMAHA, Neb. — Union Pacific Railroad’s historic steam locomotive, No. 844, will travel more than 3,500 miles from its base in Wyoming on a 28-day, eight-state tour to South Texas, to celebrate the railroad’s history and heritage.

AAR: 2009 Safest Year Ever for Nation’s Freight Railroads

March 12, 2010 Railfanning.org News Wire

WASHINGTON — The Association of American Railroads announced that 2009 was the safest year in freight railroad history, with preliminary year-end data indicating the train accident rate, employee casualty rate and grade crossing incident rates were all at record low levels last year.