Union Pacific Corporation
Location
Nebraska
Founded
1862-02-28
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2024-12-07 (trains.com)
Union Pacific collide in Texas, derailing 12 cars -
BAYTOWN, Texas — Approximately 12 cars derailed after one Union Pacific train rear-ended another on Friday night, KRIV-TV reports. The Harris County Sheriff’s Office reported the incident about 8 p.m. on social media, and said no injuries were reported and no hazardous materials were involved The derailed cars were reported to be carrying plastic pellets. [...]Read More...
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2024-11-12 (stocktitan.net)
Union Pacific Honors GM, Toyota Among 16 Companies for Sustainability Excellence
Leading railroad operator Union Pacific recognizes major corporations including GM, Toyota, and Waste Management for innovative environmental initiatives and sustainable practices.
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2024-11-04 (freightwaves.com)
FRA slows Class I railroad implementation of improved track and train inspections
In the wake of the disastrous hazardous materials derailment last year in East Palestine, Ohio, the Federal Railroad Administration has repeatedly said it’s doing everything it can to improve rail safety.
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2024-05-01 (railwayage.com)
137 Chemical Companies Earn UP Safety Awards
Union Pacific (UP) is honoring 137 customers with Pinnacle Awards for safely shipping hazardous materials (hazmat) in 2023.
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2023-11-10 (wtaw.com)
Union Pacific Train In College Station Leaks A Non-Hazardous Chemical - WTAW | 1620AM & 94.5FM
Vehicular traffic on the Texas A&M campus on Friday was blocked from crossing railroad tracks along Wellborn Road Friday for a brief period. The city of College Station issued a statement that a Union Pacific [Read More...]
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2023-07-16 (1011now.com)
Union Pacific, Three Rivers Health host hazardous materials training for firefighters
Three Rivers Public Health Department and Union Pacific Railroad co-hosted a hazardous materials response training in Blair.
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2023-07-12 (fremonttribune.com)
First responders invited to free hazmat training workshop in Blair
Three Rivers Public Health Department, Union Pacific Railroad and Blair Fire Department are hosting hazardous materials training for emergency preparedness from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, July 15.
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2023-04-17 (railwayage.com)
Class I Briefs: UP, BNSF, CN - Railway Age
Union Pacific (UP) moves more containers for WM (formerly Waste Management) in 2022 than in any other single year. Also, BNSF donates toward the purchase of a second location for the Tulsa Dream Center; and CN launches new tool to help its customers calculate greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
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2023-03-30 (trains.com)
No hazardous materials released in tank-car derailment on Louisiana industrial spur - Trains
PORT ALLEN, La. — No chemicals were released after about 25 tank cars carrying liquid petroleum gas and butadiene derailed Wednesday morning, WAFB-TV reports. The Union Pacific derailment, on a spur serving a plant for industrial gases firm Air Liquide America, led to a response by the Louisiana
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2023-03-14 (cowboystatedaily.com)
12-Car Train Derailment In Cheyenne Cause For Concern, Says Former Legislator, Conductor | Cowboy State Daily
Former legislator and long-time conductor Stan Blake said the 12-car train derailment in Cheyenne should be a major cause of concern for an industry beset by mishaps. “What if hazardous waste had spilled out right outside downtown Cheyenne?"
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2023-03-14 (trib.com)
Thirteen train cars derail at Union Pacific Railroad in Cheyenne
There were no hazardous materials involved in the derailment, but a powerline was damaged in the railyard.
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