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Nation’s Governors Recognize Three Companies for Outstanding Collaboration with States
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Corporate Responsibility Names Union Pacific Railroad Among 100 Best Corporate Citizens
OMAHA, Neb. — Corporate Responsibility has named Union Pacific Railroad among its 100 Best Corporate Citizens for 2010. The only railroad named to the list, Union Pacific is ranked second among all transportation companies and No. 69 overall. The 100 Best Corporate Citizens for 2010 measures Russell 1000 Index companies in approximately 360 data points across seven categories: governance, environmental, human rights, employee relations, climate change, philanthropy and financial. Union Pacific ranks among the leaders in the governance and financial categories. “Being recognized as one of the 100 Best Corporate Citizens is a reflection of our employees’ commitment to serve our
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CSX Intermodal and Union Pacific Railroad Announce UMAX Domestic Interline Container Program
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — UMAX, a new domestic interline container program created by CSX Intermodal and Union Pacific Railroad, will provide customers access to more than 20,000 containers and expanded market reach across North America. UMAX will feature more than 600 service lanes supported by faster and more frequent train schedules. UMAX launches March 29, 2010. “UMAX will offer extensive market access and expanded capacity across a nationwide intermodal network,” said John Kaiser, Union Pacific vice president and general manager – Intermodal. “Union Pacific and CSX Intermodal are committed to delivering market-competitive service and value to our customers, providing truck-competitive schedules
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Union Pacific Railroad Named to Most Admired for HR List by Human Resource Executive
OMAHA, Neb. — Human Resource Executive has named Union Pacific Railroad as one of its 50 Most Admired for Human Resources companies for 2009. Union Pacific is the highest-rated U.S. Class I railroad on the list and is ranked No. 19 overall, up 10 spots from 2008. “Americans depend on Union Pacific to deliver the products they use every day so we work hard to recruit, hire and retain the best talent in every one of our job functions,” said Barb Schaefer, Union Pacific senior vice president – Human Resources. “It is our people who have made Union Pacific one
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Union Pacific Invests $29 Million for Track Improvements to Its Line from Spring to Houston
SPRING, Texas – Union Pacific will improve Houston’s transportation infrastructure with a $29 million investment to improve the rail line that runs from Spring, Texas, to the Washington Avenue Corridor. Work on the 23-mile stretch of railroad tracks will begin on the line that parallels the Hardy Toll Road February 18. Crews also will make track improvements to the rail line located along Washington Avenue, between downtown Houston and Hempstead Road. The project includes removing and installing new rail, 29 track switches and more than 62,000 concrete ties. Crews also will spread 99,000 tons of rock ballast to ensure a
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Union Pacific Reports Fourth Quarter Earnings
OMAHA, Neb. — Union Pacific Corp. reported 2009 fourth quarter net income of $551 million, or $1.08 per diluted share, compared to $661 million, or $1.31 per diluted share in the fourth quarter 2008. “Union Pacific’s fourth quarter earnings reflected the continued impact of the recession that began in 2008,” said Jim Young, Union Pacific chairman and chief executive officer. “In this difficult environment, we’ve continued to focus on running our business efficiently and improving customer service. As a result, we finished the year with new records in safety, service, customer satisfaction and efficiency.” Slightly stronger fourth quarter demand led
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Union Pacific Railroad Named 2009 Intermodal Rail Carrier of the Year by C. H. Robinson
OMAHA, Neb. – Union Pacific Railroad has been named 2009 Intermodal Rail Carrier of the Year by C. H. Robinson, one of the world’s largest third-party logistics companies. The annual award is voted on by C.H. Robinson’s intermodal leadership team. Union Pacific’s selection was based on the railroad’s commitment to service and overall value to C. H. Robinson’s business. This is the first time Union Pacific has earned the award. “C.H. Robinson is proud to honor Union Pacific with our 2009 Intermodal Rail Carrier of the Year award,” said Steve Weiby, C.H. Robinson vice president. “Union Pacific was a progressive
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Feds Announce New Safety Standards for Freight and Passenger Trains
WASHINGTON — U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood and Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) Administrator Joseph Szabo on Jan. 12 announced historic safety regulations requiring that Positive Train Control (PTC) technology be installed on the nation’s major rail lines as well as commuter and intercity passenger rail routes.