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Union Pacific Railroad and Norfolk Southern Introduce Gulf Coast Flyer for Chemical Shipments between the Gulf Coast and Northeast, Southeast

October 26, 2009 Railfanning.org News Wire
OMAHA, Neb. — Union Pacific Railroad and Norfolk Southern introduced Gulf Coast Flyer, a rail service for the safe transport of chemicals between the Union Pacific-served southern Texas and Louisiana regions and Norfolk Southern destinations across the northeastern and southeastern United States. Gulf Coast Flyer is designed to build on improved routing and enhanced operations coordination between the two railroads, leaders in serving the chemical marketplace. This product promotes expedited service for customers between the Gulf Coast region and major markets across the Northeast and Southeast. Eastbound and westbound shipments between the two railroads connect at the Salem, Ill., and
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Union Pacific Reports Third Quarter Earnings

October 24, 2009 Railfanning.org News Wire
OMAHA, Neb. — Union Pacific Corp. reported 2009 third quarter net income of $517 million, or $1.02 per diluted share, compared to $703 million, or $1.38 per diluted share in the third quarter 2008. “Union Pacific’s third quarter results were clearly affected by the global recession and related decline in our rail traffic,” said Jim Young, Union Pacific chairman and chief executive officer. “In the face of that challenge, the Union Pacific team achieved a record third quarter operating ratio, as well as record customer satisfaction levels, by concentrating on our business fundamentals of safety, service, value and productivity.” Third
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Union Pacific and Progress Rail Services Ultra-Clean Diesel Locomotive for Intermediate Line Haul Service Achieves 500 Service Hours Milestone

October 23, 2009 Railfanning.org News Wire
OMAHA, Neb. — Union Pacific Railroad and Progress Rail Services announced that the ultra-clean diesel PR30C-LoNOx locomotive being tested in intermediate line haul service has successfully achieved more than 500 operational hours.  The locomotive — powered by a 3516 Caterpillar engine — has been retrofitted with a state-of-the-art after-treatment system, making it one of the cleanest locomotives operating in the United States. The prototype intermediate line haul locomotive has more power than the typical 2000-horsepower 4-axle Genset “switching” locomotive used around terminals, but is less powerful than the 4400-horsepower 6-axle “line haul” locomotives used for transcontinental freight service. Union Pacific
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Union Pacific Railroad Invests More Than $26 Million for Track Improvements to Its Line in Central Nebraska

October 22, 2009 Railfanning.org News Wire
OMAHA, Neb. — Trains will operate more efficiently as a result of more than $26 million in track improvements made by Union Pacific Railroad to its line between Schuyler, Neb., and Duncan, Neb. When the project is complete, crews will have removed and replaced more than 77,000 concrete ties and 30 miles of rail, spread more than 100,000 tons of rock ballast to ensure a stable roadbed and replaced the road surfaces at 17 crossings.  The project began October 2 and is scheduled to be completed by mid November. Crews will complete this track improvement project using Union Pacific’s modern track
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Union Pacific Chooses Enterprise Data Warehouse Upgrade Over Addition of a Data Warehouse Appliance

October 20, 2009 Railfanning.org News Wire
WASHINGTON — Union Pacific Railroad has elected to upgrade and expand its Active Enterprise Data Warehouse from Teradata Corp. Union Pacific made the choice following a benchmark study involving several data warehouse appliances from multiple vendors. “Based on our enterprise applications, our high number of concurrent users and the mixed workload nature of our demands, we selected the latest Active Enterprise Data Warehouse from Teradata,” said Lynden L. Tennison, Union Pacific senior vice president and chief information officer. “We have had a very long-standing relationship with Teradata. This project is about improving our ability to respond to our customers and
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Union Pacific and Progress Rail Services Ultra-Clean Diesel Locomotive for Intermediate Line Haul Service Achieves 500 Service Hours Milestone

October 5, 2009 Railfanning.org News Wire
OMAHA, Neb. — Union Pacific Railroad and Progress Rail Services announced that the ultra-clean diesel PR30C-LoNOx locomotive being tested in intermediate line haul service has successfully achieved more than 500 operational hours. The locomotive — powered by a 3516 Caterpillar engine — has been retrofitted with a state-of-the-art after-treatment system, making it one of the cleanest locomotives operating in the United States. The prototype intermediate line haul locomotive has more power than the typical 2000-horsepower 4-axle Genset “switching” locomotive used around terminals, but is less powerful than the 4400-horsepower 6-axle “line haul” locomotives used for transcontinental freight service. Union Pacific
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Union Pacific Railroad Officially Opens One of North America’s Tallest Double-Track Railroad Bridges

October 3, 2009 Railfanning.org News Wire
OMAHA, Neb. — Union Pacific Chairman and CEO Jim Young, Iowa Department of Transportation Director Nancy Richardson and Boone, Iowa, Mayor John Slight commemorated one of North America’s tallest double-track railroad bridges, the new Kate Shelley Bridge in Iowa spanning the Des Moines River. Young, Richardson and Slight rode a Union Pacific train over the bridge, which is more than 2,800 feet long and 190 feet high. Representing an investment of more than $50 million by Union Pacific, the structure improves operating efficiency, supports growth in Union Pacific’s customers’ businesses and delivers increased freight capacity on the railroad’s busy corridor
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Union Pacific Recognized Among Nation’s Top 50 ‘Best Places to Launch a Career’ by BusinessWeek

September 22, 2009 Railfanning.org News Wire
OMAHA, Neb. — Union Pacific has been named one of the nation’s top 50 “Best Places to Launch a Career” by BusinessWeek. The magazine ranks the railroad No. 28 on the list, up from No. 39 last year. “We are proud to be recognized again by BusinessWeek,” said Barb Schaefer, Union Pacific senior vice president – Human Resources. “While hiring levels have declined in conjunction with Union Pacific’s business levels during the global recession, we continue to look for ways to bring top talent into our organization. Over the next several years, we expect retirements and business growth will create
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Last Steam Locomotive Built For Union Pacific Visits North Platte During Railroad Celebration

September 22, 2009 Railfanning.org News Wire
NORTH PLATTE, Neb. — Thousands descended on North Platte, Neb., to take in the sights and sounds of Union Pacific Railroad’s No. 844, the last steam locomotive built for Union Pacific, and UP’s Bailey Yard during the area’s RailFest celebration. “The crowds along the route have been tremendous and we sincerely appreciate those who have taken the time to come and experience a part of Union Pacific’s heritage,” said Steve Lee, Union Pacific’s manager – operating practices and one of No. 844’s engineers. “Union Pacific’s historical ties run deep in North Platte so it is only fitting that we display