During the 1905-1906 Colorado River Flood, a southern Pacific passenger train crosses to Salton Sea on a trestle at a point 5 miles east of Salton Station, August 1906. #TBT #throwbackthursday
Thursday, December 31, 2015
Southern Pacific Passenger Train
From the Bureau of Reclamation:
During the 1905-1906 Colorado River Flood, a southern Pacific passenger train crosses to Salton Sea on a trestle at a point 5 miles east of Salton Station, August 1906. #TBT #throwbackthursday
During the 1905-1906 Colorado River Flood, a southern Pacific passenger train crosses to Salton Sea on a trestle at a point 5 miles east of Salton Station, August 1906. #TBT #throwbackthursday
Tuesday, December 29, 2015
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Monday, December 21, 2015
The Carrollton Viaduct
From the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Headquarters:
#OTD: In 1829, the world's first stone masonry railroad bridge -- the Carrollton Viaduct -- was completed in Baltimore.
The bridge is named for Charles Carroll, signer of the Declaration of Independence and who had been present on July 4, 1828 to help break ground for the project. Originally built by the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad with good, strong Maryland granite, the bridge is still in active use carrying loads well in excess of the early B&O trains.
The bridge became a National Historic Landmark in 1971, and the American Society of Civil Engineers named it a Historic Civil Engineering Landmark in 1982.
#OTD: In 1829, the world's first stone masonry railroad bridge -- the Carrollton Viaduct -- was completed in Baltimore.
The bridge is named for Charles Carroll, signer of the Declaration of Independence and who had been present on July 4, 1828 to help break ground for the project. Originally built by the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad with good, strong Maryland granite, the bridge is still in active use carrying loads well in excess of the early B&O trains.
The bridge became a National Historic Landmark in 1971, and the American Society of Civil Engineers named it a Historic Civil Engineering Landmark in 1982.
Police: Las Vegas Strip crash that killed 1, injured 36 was inte - KCTV5
LAS VEGAS (FOX5) -
Read more: http://www.kctv5.com/story/30797296/multiple-injury-crash-shuts-down-part-of-las-vegas-strip#ixzz3uweW6D2w
Police: Las Vegas Strip crash that killed 1, injured 36 was inte - KCTV5
Police said that a crash that killed one person and injured 36 others along the Las Vegas Strip on Sunday night was intentional, but was not an act of terrorism.
The crash happened at 6:38 p.m. on Las Vegas Boulevard just in front of the Paris hotel-casino.
Read more: http://www.kctv5.com/story/30797296/multiple-injury-crash-shuts-down-part-of-las-vegas-strip#ixzz3uweW6D2w
Police: Las Vegas Strip crash that killed 1, injured 36 was inte - KCTV5
Friday, December 18, 2015
MoDOT worker badly hurt by wrong-way driver - KCTV5
INDEPENDENCE, MO (KCTV) -
Read more: http://www.kctv5.com/story/30787552/modot-worker-badly-hurt-by-wrong-way-driver#ixzz3ujDk2UkH
MoDOT worker badly hurt by wrong-way driver - KCTV5
A worker for the Missouri Department of Transportation was badly injured following a head-on collision with a wrong-way driver.
MODOT says one of its night maintenance supervisors, Alfred Battle, was driving on westbound Interstate 70 at Phelps Road when the driver crashed head-on into his pickup.
Read more: http://www.kctv5.com/story/30787552/modot-worker-badly-hurt-by-wrong-way-driver#ixzz3ujDk2UkH
MoDOT worker badly hurt by wrong-way driver - KCTV5
Vertical-lift Railroad Bridge
From the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Headquarters:
#OTD: In 1933, construction began on the railroad bridge over New England District's Cape Cod Canal. Constructed close to the western end of the canal, the vertical-lift bridge has a 544-foot horizontal span, at the time of its construction the longest lift span in the world, supported by towers 210 feet high.
The span is normally kept in the raised position, 135 feet above mean high water. Almost exactly two years later, the first train rolled across it on December 29, 1935.
#OTD: In 1933, construction began on the railroad bridge over New England District's Cape Cod Canal. Constructed close to the western end of the canal, the vertical-lift bridge has a 544-foot horizontal span, at the time of its construction the longest lift span in the world, supported by towers 210 feet high.
The span is normally kept in the raised position, 135 feet above mean high water. Almost exactly two years later, the first train rolled across it on December 29, 1935.
Thursday, December 17, 2015
Interstate Route 59 between Argo and St. Clair Springs, Alabama
From the Federal Highway Administration:
It’s Throwback Thursday! 1964. Separate roadways fitted into the landscape, as seen beyond the diamond interchange, are typical of design on Interstate Route 59 between Argo and St. Clair Springs, Alabama. (Not yet open in this photo)
It’s Throwback Thursday! 1964. Separate roadways fitted into the landscape, as seen beyond the diamond interchange, are typical of design on Interstate Route 59 between Argo and St. Clair Springs, Alabama. (Not yet open in this photo)
Man who stopped traffic on I-45 to propose to girlfriend faces jail, fine | Fox News
Love can strike anywhere, but so can an oncoming car.
The Texas man who "wanted to do something different" for his proposal and decided to stop on one of Houston's busiest interstates to pop the question, will reportedly be charged with obstruction of highway.
Man who stopped traffic on I-45 to propose to girlfriend faces jail, fine | Fox News
Thursday, December 3, 2015
Plastered hand railing on mountain-side viaduct, Columbia River Highway, Oregon
From the Federal Highway Administration:
It’s Throwback Thursday! Plastered hand railing on mountain-side viaduct, Columbia River Highway, Oregon circa 1919. http://bit.ly/1Oxmpiy
#TBThursday #TBT
It’s Throwback Thursday! Plastered hand railing on mountain-side viaduct, Columbia River Highway, Oregon circa 1919. http://bit.ly/1Oxmpiy
#TBThursday #TBT
Vehicle strikes, kills man on SB I-35 in Olathe | fox4kc.com
OLATHE, Kan. -- One person is dead after being struck by a vehicle along I-35 Thursday morning.
Vehicle strikes, kills man on SB I-35 in Olathe | fox4kc.com
Vehicle strikes, kills man on SB I-35 in Olathe | fox4kc.com
Tuesday, December 1, 2015
Icy roads cause multiple accidents across metro | fox4kc.com
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- The mix of freezing temperatures, rain and runoff created dangerous driving conditions for drivers across the metro on Tuesday.
Around 5:45 a.m. westbound I-435 closed at I-35 inside of the Johnson County Gateway Project due to icy conditions. The highway reopened shortly before 7 a.m. after KDot crews were able to treat the ice.
Icy roads cause multiple accidents across metro | fox4kc.com
Sunday, November 29, 2015
Accidents, fatalities, mount on Kansas and Missouri highways - KCTV5
There has been a rash of fatal vehicle accidents on both sides of the state line, and almost are are related to the freezing rain and icy road conditions we've seen since Friday.
Read more: http://www.kctv5.com/story/30621687/accidents-fatalities-mount-on-kansas-and-missouri-highways#ixzz3srzGaRMU
Accidents, fatalities, mount on Kansas and Missouri highways - KCTV5
#Kansas #Missouri
Read more: http://www.kctv5.com/story/30621687/accidents-fatalities-mount-on-kansas-and-missouri-highways#ixzz3srzGaRMU
Accidents, fatalities, mount on Kansas and Missouri highways - KCTV5
#Kansas #Missouri
Friday, November 27, 2015
Let's Drive Safely!
From the U.S. Department of Transportation:
http://1.usa.gov/1Q2etWA There's no getting around it; this Sunday, our roads will be crowded. But, remember all of those things we were grateful for only yesterday? Let's not throw them away this weekend. On Drive Safer Sunday, let's drive safely.
http://1.usa.gov/1Q2etWA There's no getting around it; this Sunday, our roads will be crowded. But, remember all of those things we were grateful for only yesterday? Let's not throw them away this weekend. On Drive Safer Sunday, let's drive safely.
Tuesday, November 24, 2015
Commercial Truck Drivers on the Road during Thanksgiving
From the U.S. Department of Transportation:
This Thanksgiving, while many of us are celebrating with family and friends, commercial truck drivers will be out there on the road, logging the miles and delivering the goods. These men and women deserve better access to more parking facilities that are safe and secure, and we've started a national conversation on safe truck parking to make that happen...http://1.usa.gov/21ezJO1
This Thanksgiving, while many of us are celebrating with family and friends, commercial truck drivers will be out there on the road, logging the miles and delivering the goods. These men and women deserve better access to more parking facilities that are safe and secure, and we've started a national conversation on safe truck parking to make that happen...http://1.usa.gov/21ezJO1
Driver of overturned cement truck killed in rollover wreck on I- - KCTV5
OVERLAND PARK, KS (KCTV) -
Read more: http://www.kctv5.com/story/30596186/driver-of-overturned-cement-truck-killed-in-rollover-wreck-on-i-435#ixzz3sRxHmsWd
Driver of overturned cement truck killed in rollover wreck on I- - KCTV5
The driver of an overturned cement truck died in a rollover wreck on I-435 Tuesday.
Read more: http://www.kctv5.com/story/30596186/driver-of-overturned-cement-truck-killed-in-rollover-wreck-on-i-435#ixzz3sRxHmsWd
Driver of overturned cement truck killed in rollover wreck on I- - KCTV5
Chicago's Kennedy Expressway is nation's worst traffic bottleneck, study finds | abc7chicago.com
CHICAGO (WLS) --
The worst traffic bottleneck in the country is on the Kennedy Expressway between the Jane Byrne Interchange and the Edens Expressway.Chicago's Kennedy Expressway is nation's worst traffic bottleneck, study finds | abc7chicago.com
Wednesday, November 18, 2015
Funny How Lower Prices Will Do That
From the Federal Highway Administration:
Wow Wednesday! New FHWA data show increase in gasoline consumption for first half of 2015.
Wow Wednesday! New FHWA data show increase in gasoline consumption for first half of 2015.
Tuesday, November 17, 2015
I-95 shutdown: There had to be a better way to do this | Miami Herald
A double murder along Interstate 95 early Monday left two men dead and two families grieving, all the result of an apparent wild car-to-car shootout — with AK-47s — on an entrance ramp at Northwest 95th Street.
That was the crime, but thousands of motorists bore the brunt of the punishment. Miami-Dade police closed down a portion of the interstate to gather crime-scene evidence — and it remained shut for 10 hours — primarily the southbound lanes — from 4:30 a.m. until around 2:30 p.m. That’s longer than an average workday; longer than it takes to fly to Europe or watch five movies.
I-95 shutdown: There had to be a better way to do this | Miami Herald
Friday, November 13, 2015
Interstate-Guide: Interstate 595 Maryland
Interstate 595 in Maryland is the longest unsigned Interstate highway in the country. Aligned entirely along U.S. 50 and partially along U.S. 301, the I-595 designation applies to the freeway between Interstates 95 & 495 (Capital Beltway) and Maryland 70 in Annapolis. I-595 does not reach or cross the Severn River or Chesapeake Bay Bridges.
Interstate-Guide: Interstate 595 Maryland
Interstate-Guide: Interstate 595 Maryland
Wednesday, November 11, 2015
Monday, November 9, 2015
All Aboard Florida unveils trains, new name for Miami-Orlando service | Miami Herald
All Aboard Florida, the speedy new passenger-train service scheduled to begin operations between Miami and Orlando in 2017, unveiled some of its new trains Monday, and then promised an immediate upgrade — from eight inches long to about 80 feet.
All Aboard Florida unveils trains, new name for Miami-Orlando service | Miami Herald
All Aboard Florida unveils trains, new name for Miami-Orlando service | Miami Herald
Semi-truck driver killed in accident on ramp from I-435 to I-70 | Local News - KMBC Home
Police believe speed was a factor in this crash.
Semi-truck driver killed in accident on ramp from I-435 to I-70 | Local News - KMBC Home
Thursday, November 5, 2015
Junction of Interstate 59 and 65 - Birmingham, Alabama
From the Federal Highway Administration:
It’s Throwback Thursday. 1971 - Junction of Interstate 59 and 65 - Birmingham, Alabama in background.http://1.usa.gov/1NnAQDq
It’s Throwback Thursday. 1971 - Junction of Interstate 59 and 65 - Birmingham, Alabama in background.http://1.usa.gov/1NnAQDq
Wednesday, November 4, 2015
Union Pacific Kinney County Railport Announces Grand Opening
From Union Pacific:
CAPITAL INVESTMENT
Union Pacific Kinney County Railport Announces Grand Opening
SPRING, TEXAS, NOVEMBER 03, 2015
Union Pacific Railroad will host a ribbon cutting ceremony November 3, 2015, for its new Union Pacific Kinney County Railport in Kinney County, Texas. The mayors of Brackettville, Del Rio and Eagle Pass will join members of the Kinney County Commissioner's Court, representatives from area lawmakers' offices, and executives from Union Pacific to celebrate the new railport and tour the grounds.
The $40 million facility is located between Eagle Pass and Brackettville covering 100 acres with space to expand up to 470 acres. It will provide cleaning and repair services for boxcars carrying packaged beer from Union Pacific customers along the border. At full operation, the facility will count over 100 employees, filling positions such as supervisors, car men, laborers and support personnel.
The Union Pacific Kinney County Railport will clean and prepare rail cars to meet food-grade guidelines so they are ready to be loaded by customers in Mexico and return to the United States with product for distribution. This will improve operational efficiency and network fluidity which should help alleviate congestion that causes stopped or slow trains. As a result, drivers in the area may see fewer blocked crossings and have their wait times at those crossings reduced.
"This new railport is strategically located to support our growing import beer business," said Jason Hess, vice president - Agricultural Products. "The Eagle Pass gateway will become a pipeline for crossing millions of cases of beer annually."
"We appreciate the support from our regional partners in bringing this facility on line," said Ivan Jaime, director - Public Affairs. "This is a great example of economic development and job creation."
ABOUT UNION PACIFIC
Union Pacific Railroad is the principal operating company of Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE: UNP). One of America's most recognized companies, Union Pacific Railroad connects 23 states in the western two-thirds of the country by rail, providing a critical link in the global supply chain. From 2005-2014, Union Pacific invested more than $31 billion in its network and operations to support America's transportation infrastructure. The railroad's diversified business mix includes Agricultural Products, Automotive, Chemicals, Coal, Industrial Products and Intermodal. Union Pacific serves many of the fastest-growing U.S. population centers, operates from all major West Coast and Gulf Coast ports to eastern gateways, connects with Canada's rail systems and is the only railroad serving all six major Mexico gateways. Union Pacific provides value to its roughly 10,000 customers by delivering products in a safe, reliable, fuel-efficient and environmentally responsible manner.
The statements and information contained in the news releases provided by Union Pacific speak only as of the date issued. Such information by its nature may become outdated, and investors should not assume that the statements and information contained in Union Pacific's news releases remain current after the date issued. Union Pacific makes no commitment, and disclaims any duty, to update any of this information.
Friday, October 23, 2015
Monday, October 12, 2015
Your Life is Worth the Wait: Union Pacific Launches Social Media Safety Campaign
From Union Pacific:
Your Life is Worth the Wait: Union Pacific Launches Social Media Safety Campaign
OMAHA, NEBRASKA, OCTOBER 12, 2015
It sounds simple. When railroad crossing arms are down or the warning lights are flashing, drivers and pedestrians must wait for the passing train. But last year, Federal Railroad Administration statistics reveal 915 people nationwide were killed or injured trespassing on railroad property.
Union Pacific Railroad this week launched a new campaign exclusively on social media, urging drivers and pedestrians to think about their personal safety first and wait at grade crossings. New videos depict different scenarios in which a jogger, young couple and father and son are stopped, waiting for a train to pass. When the arms lift, each proceeds safely toward a spectacular future.
"Our message is straightforward — Your Life is Worth the Wait," said Scott Moore, Union Pacific senior vice president — Corporate Relations. "Union Pacific trains operate in more than 7,300 communities; too often our employees see drivers or pedestrians sneak around the gates. Even after applying the emergency brakes, it can take a mile for a train to stop; the risk is never worth it."
To watch campaign videos and share this important safety reminder, visit up.com.
This is Union Pacific's second safety campaign launched exclusively on social media this year. The first, addressed high school photography on railroad tracks.
ABOUT UNION PACIFIC
Union Pacific Railroad is the principal operating company of Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE: UNP). One of America's most recognized companies, Union Pacific Railroad connects 23 states in the western two-thirds of the country by rail, providing a critical link in the global supply chain. From 2005-2014, Union Pacific invested more than $31 billion in its network and operations to support America's transportation infrastructure. The railroad's diversified business mix includes Agricultural Products, Automotive, Chemicals, Coal, Industrial Products and Intermodal. Union Pacific serves many of the fastest-growing U.S. population centers, operates from all major West Coast and Gulf Coast ports to eastern gateways, connects with Canada's rail systems and is the only railroad serving all six major Mexico gateways. Union Pacific provides value to its roughly 10,000 customers by delivering products in a safe, reliable, fuel-efficient and environmentally responsible manner.
The statements and information contained in the news releases provided by Union Pacific speak only as of the date issued. Such information by its nature may become outdated, and investors should not assume that the statements and information contained in Union Pacific's news releases remain current after the date issued. Union Pacific makes no commitment, and disclaims any duty, to update any of this information.
Saturday, October 10, 2015
Friday, October 9, 2015
Thursday, October 1, 2015
Grant Park, Illinois, Awarded Membership in Union Pacific's Train Town USA Registry
From Union Pacific:
Grant Park, Illinois, Awarded Membership in Union Pacific's Train Town USA Registry
OMAHA, NEBRASKA, SEPTEMBER 30, 2015
Grant Park, Illinois, has been awarded membership in Union Pacific's Train Town USA Registry as part of Union Pacific's ongoing efforts to highlight cities with a historical connection to the railroad. The Village received an official Train Town USA resolution signed by Union Pacific Executive Chairman Jack Koraleski during a presentation at a recent Farmers Market community event. Union Pacific launched its Train Town USA Registry as part of the railroad's 150th anniversary celebration in 2012.
"We are proud to recognize Grant Park as we celebrate our growing up together," said Adrian Guerrero, Union Pacific's director - Public Affairs for Illinois. "Union Pacific was founded to help connect the nation from east to west. Our shared heritage with Grant Park is a source of pride as we remember our past while delivering the goods American businesses and families use every day."
Union Pacific's Villa Grove freight line through Grant Park was originally built in 1871 by the Chicago, Danville and Vincennes Railroad, which was consolidated with other railroads to form the Chicago & Eastern Illinois (C&EI) Railroad. C&EI was acquired by the Missouri Pacific, which eventually merged with Union Pacific.
Union Pacific serves nearly 7,300 communities in 23 states, covering 32,000 miles.
ABOUT UNION PACIFIC
Union Pacific Railroad is the principal operating company of Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE: UNP). One of America's most recognized companies, Union Pacific Railroad connects 23 states in the western two-thirds of the country by rail, providing a critical link in the global supply chain. From 2005-2014, Union Pacific invested more than $31 billion in its network and operations to support America's transportation infrastructure. The railroad's diversified business mix includes Agricultural Products, Automotive, Chemicals, Coal, Industrial Products and Intermodal. Union Pacific serves many of the fastest-growing U.S. population centers, operates from all major West Coast and Gulf Coast ports to eastern gateways, connects with Canada's rail systems and is the only railroad serving all six major Mexico gateways. Union Pacific provides value to its roughly 10,000 customers by delivering products in a safe, reliable, fuel-efficient and environmentally responsible manner.
The statements and information contained in the news releases provided by Union Pacific speak only as of the date issued. Such information by its nature may become outdated, and investors should not assume that the statements and information contained in Union Pacific's news releases remain current after the date issued. Union Pacific makes no commitment, and disclaims any duty, to update any of this information.
Wednesday, September 30, 2015
Friday, September 18, 2015
Man Suspected of Arizona Highway Shootings Taken Into Custody, Governor Announces: ‘We Got Him!’ | TheBlaze.com
A man suspected of being responsible for a string of highway shootings in Arizona was taken into custody Friday night, officials said.
Man Suspected of Arizona Highway Shootings Taken Into Custody, Governor Announces: ‘We Got Him!’ | TheBlaze.com
Man Suspected of Arizona Highway Shootings Taken Into Custody, Governor Announces: ‘We Got Him!’ | TheBlaze.com
Wednesday, September 9, 2015
Missouri Valley, Iowa, Awarded Membership in Union Pacific's Train Town USA Registry
From Union Pacific:
Missouri Valley, Iowa, Awarded Membership in Union Pacific's Train Town USA Registry
OMAHA, NEBRASKA, SEPTEMBER 09, 2015
Missouri Valley, Iowa, has been awarded membership in Union Pacific's Train Town USA Registry as part of Union Pacific's ongoing efforts to highlight cities with a historical connection to the railroad. The city received an official Train Town USA resolution signed by Union Pacific Executive Chairman Jack Koraleski during a presentation at the Watson Steam Train and Depot Museum. Union Pacific launched its Train Town USA Registry as part of the railroad's 150th anniversary celebration in 2012.
"We are proud to recognize Missouri Valley as we celebrate our growing up together," said Kelli O'Brien, Union Pacific's director - Public Affairs for Iowa and Nebraska. "Union Pacific was founded to help connect the nation from east to west. Our shared heritage with Missouri Valley is a source of pride as we remember our past while delivering the goods American businesses and families use every day."
Union Pacific's east/west rail line through Missouri Valley was built in 1867 by the Cedar Rapids and Missouri River Railroad, a predecessor of the Chicago & North Western. The line also was a key link between Chicago and the West. Chicago & North Western was the first railroad to connect with Union Pacific at Council Bluffs in 1867, and in 1984, partnered with UP to open a connector line to the coal fields in Wyoming's Powder River Basin - enabling the region to become a major U.S. energy source. The Chicago & North Western and Union Pacific merged in 1995.
Union Pacific serves nearly 7,300 communities in 23 states, covering 32,000 miles.
ABOUT UNION PACIFIC
Union Pacific Railroad is the principal operating company of Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE: UNP). One of America's most recognized companies, Union Pacific Railroad connects 23 states in the western two-thirds of the country by rail, providing a critical link in the global supply chain. From 2005-2014, Union Pacific invested more than $31 billion in its network and operations to support America's transportation infrastructure. The railroad's diversified business mix includes Agricultural Products, Automotive, Chemicals, Coal, Industrial Products and Intermodal. Union Pacific serves many of the fastest-growing U.S. population centers, operates from all major West Coast and Gulf Coast ports to eastern gateways, connects with Canada's rail systems and is the only railroad serving all six major Mexico gateways. Union Pacific provides value to its roughly 10,000 customers by delivering products in a safe, reliable, fuel-efficient and environmentally responsible manner.
Union Pacific media contact: Calli Hite at 402-544-3026 or callihite@up.com
The statements and information contained in the news releases provided by Union Pacific speak only as of the date issued. Such information by its nature may become outdated, and investors should not assume that the statements and information contained in Union Pacific's news releases remain current after the date issued. Union Pacific makes no commitment, and disclaims any duty, to update any of this information.
Union Pacific Corporation CFO Rob Knight to Address Citi and Morgan Stanley Conferences
From Union Pacific:
Replays of the audio webcasts will be available shortly after the conclusion of the live events on Union Pacific's Investors website.
Union Pacific Corporation CFO Rob Knight to Address Citi and Morgan Stanley Conferences
OMAHA, NEBRASKA, SEPTEMBER 09, 2015
Rob Knight, chief financial officer of Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE: UNP), will address the 2015 Citi Industrials Conference and the Morgan Stanley 3rd Annual Laguna Conference in September.
2015 Citi Industrials Conference — Boston, Mass.
Morgan Stanley 3rd Annual Laguna Conference — Laguna Beach, Calif.
Replays of the audio webcasts will be available shortly after the conclusion of the live events on Union Pacific's Investors website.
ABOUT UNION PACIFIC
Union Pacific Railroad is the principal operating company of Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE: UNP). One of America's most recognized companies, Union Pacific Railroad connects 23 states in the western two-thirds of the country by rail, providing a critical link in the global supply chain. From 2005-2014, Union Pacific invested more than $31 billion in its network and operations to support America's transportation infrastructure. The railroad's diversified business mix includes Agricultural Products, Automotive, Chemicals, Coal, Industrial Products and Intermodal. Union Pacific serves many of the fastest-growing U.S. population centers, operates from all major West Coast and Gulf Coast ports to eastern gateways, connects with Canada's rail systems and is the only railroad serving all six major Mexico gateways. Union Pacific provides value to its roughly 10,000 customers by delivering products in a safe, reliable, fuel-efficient and environmentally responsible manner.
Union Pacific Investor contact: Mike Staffenbeal at 402-544-4227.
The statements and information contained in the news releases provided by Union Pacific speak only as of the date issued. Such information by its nature may become outdated, and investors should not assume that the statements and information contained in Union Pacific's news releases remain current after the date issued. Union Pacific makes no commitment, and disclaims any duty, to update any of this information.
Thursday, September 3, 2015
Biden’s motorcade brings South Florida highways to a halt | Miami Herald
Psst. It’s OK to get back out on the road, South Florida. Biden’s gone.
Vice President Joe Biden graced South Florida with a two-day vice-presidential visit that concluded on Thursday, bringing with him not inconsiderable national attention as he tried to shore up local Jewish support for President Barack Obama’s nuclear deal with Iran even as he mulls running for the top spot himself.
Biden’s motorcade brings South Florida highways to a halt | Miami Herald
Thursday, August 27, 2015
California - Interstate 5
From the Federal Highway Administration:
It’s Throwback Thursday! 1963. California - Interstate 5 parallel to Pacific Coast Highway south of Shasta-Siskiyou County line.
It’s Throwback Thursday! 1963. California - Interstate 5 parallel to Pacific Coast Highway south of Shasta-Siskiyou County line.
Tuesday, August 25, 2015
Saturday, August 22, 2015
Lucky Accident
From North Little Rock CVB:
"Sometimes the best photos are behind you! While waiting on the sunset I turned around and snapped this with my iPhone." - Jimmy Wilson, via Instagram (@jimmywilsonphotography) — at Two Rivers Bridge & Park.
"Sometimes the best photos are behind you! While waiting on the sunset I turned around and snapped this with my iPhone." - Jimmy Wilson, via Instagram (@jimmywilsonphotography) — at Two Rivers Bridge & Park.
Friday, August 21, 2015
50-year-old Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel was an ‘engineering wonder’ - The Washington Post
Chances are good that you will ride across a big bridge this summer. It will swoop up and over a large body of water, giving you great views of the sky overhead and small-looking ships below. You may also ride through a tunnel under a body of water, where it will be noisy and dark. Rarely are these two engineering feats combined.
But about three hours from Washington, you can ride on the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel, which turned 50 years old this year.
50-year-old Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel was an ‘engineering wonder’ - The Washington Post
Along the Oregon Trail
From the Federal Highway Administration:
It’s Throwback Thursday! Ones of the nation’s first “campers” roughing it on the Oregon Trail, 1843.http://1.usa.gov/1PkE6PK
It’s Throwback Thursday! Ones of the nation’s first “campers” roughing it on the Oregon Trail, 1843.http://1.usa.gov/1PkE6PK
Thursday, August 20, 2015
Broward to Miami-Dade is one of nation’s most crowded commutes | Miami Herald
Looking for the road less traveled?
Then don’t try commuting from Broward to Miami-Dade.
People who live in Broward and work in Miami-Dade suffer through the most crowded inter-county commute in Florida and the 14th most crowded in the nation, according to U.S. Census data released last week.
Broward to Miami-Dade is one of nation’s most crowded commutes | Miami Herald
Tuesday, August 18, 2015
UK to test new roads that charge cars as they drive - Aug. 18, 2015
Electric cars are cool. Running out of juice -- not so much.
The British government is getting ready to test out new road technology that would allow electric cars to charge as they drive. The goal is to help drivers with electric and hybrid cars avoid frequent stops to recharge their vehicles.
UK to test new roads that charge cars as they drive - Aug. 18, 2015
The British government is getting ready to test out new road technology that would allow electric cars to charge as they drive. The goal is to help drivers with electric and hybrid cars avoid frequent stops to recharge their vehicles.
UK to test new roads that charge cars as they drive - Aug. 18, 2015
Monday, August 17, 2015
Traffic deaths jump 14% in 2015 - Aug. 17, 2015
Traffic fatalities are up 14% so far in 2015, according to new data from the nonprofit National Safety Council.
That puts the year on pace to be the deadliest for drivers since 2007.
Traffic deaths jump 14% in 2015 - Aug. 17, 2015
That puts the year on pace to be the deadliest for drivers since 2007.
Traffic deaths jump 14% in 2015 - Aug. 17, 2015
Thursday, August 13, 2015
The New York and Albany Post Road
From the FHWA:
It's Throwback Thursday! 1906 - The New York and Albany Post Road. Today, there is a remaining 6.6-mile section of the Old Albany Post Road in Philipstown, New York, one of the oldest unpaved roads still in use in the United States.http://bit.ly/1IZtnpa
It's Throwback Thursday! 1906 - The New York and Albany Post Road. Today, there is a remaining 6.6-mile section of the Old Albany Post Road in Philipstown, New York, one of the oldest unpaved roads still in use in the United States.http://bit.ly/1IZtnpa
Wednesday, August 12, 2015
Fatal crash closes I-49 in both directions in Cass County | Local News - KMBC Home
A wrong-way crash killed a driver and closed parts of Interstate 49 in both directions in Cass County Tuesday evening.
Fatal crash closes I-49 in both directions in Cass County | Local News - KMBC Home
Fatal crash closes I-49 in both directions in Cass County | Local News - KMBC Home
Tuesday, August 11, 2015
Family drives 90 miles before realizing they left daughter at rest stop | Local News - KMBC Home
3-year-old was only able to tell police officers what her car looked like
Family drives 90 miles before realizing they left daughter at rest stop | Local News - KMBC Home
Thursday, August 6, 2015
1963 - Intersection of I-70 and K23E in Grainfield, Gove County, Kansas.
From the FHWA:
It’s Throwback Thursday! 1963 - Intersection of I-70 and K23E in Grainfield, Gove County, Kansas.
It’s Throwback Thursday! 1963 - Intersection of I-70 and K23E in Grainfield, Gove County, Kansas.
Wednesday, August 5, 2015
At a crossroads: Miami-Orlando train service could get $1.75 billion boost | Miami Herald
All Aboard Florida, a planned inter-city passenger train system that would connect downtown Miami to Orlando, could receive a crucial approval Wednesday to issue $1.75 billion in tax-exempt bonds in order to finance a 235-mile rail service.
AAF Holdings, a private subsidiary of the Coral Gables-based Florida East Coast Industries, is going before the board of a state agency in Orlando at 1 p.m. to seek permission to issue the private-activity bonds this year. The Florida Development Finance Corporation, or FDFC, issues industrial revenue bonds to private organizations.
At a crossroads: Miami-Orlando train service could get $1.75 billion boost | Miami Herald
Monday, August 3, 2015
Union Pacific Railroad Invests $13.5 Million to Strengthen Wyoming's Transportation Infrastructure
From Union Pacific:
Union Pacific Railroad Invests $13.5 Million to Strengthen Wyoming's Transportation Infrastructure
Project Funded by Private Investment, Not Taxpayer Dollars
OMAHA, NEB., AUGUST 03, 2015
Union Pacific Railroad will strengthen Wyoming's transportation infrastructure investing $13.5 million in the rail line between Laramie and near Hanna. The project, funded entirely by Union Pacific without taxpayer dollars, began July 16 and is scheduled to be completed by mid-September.
The railroad will replace 74,000 railroad ties, install 23,000 tons of rock ballast and replace five miles of rail in various curves. In addition, crews will repair the surfaces at 21 road crossings. The project is one of nearly 1,500 Union Pacific will complete across its 32,000-mile network this year to help improve train operating efficiency, reduce motorist wait times at crossings and enhance safety.
"Union Pacific helps businesses connect with consumers, suppliers and markets across the nation and around the world," said Donna Kush, Union Pacific vice president - Public Affairs, Northern Region. "In addition to helping move our customers' goods safely and efficiently, our investments support communities by reducing traffic congestion, facilitating industrial development and promoting economic expansion."
The railroad plans to invest more than $51.5 million in 2015 to improve Wyoming's transportation infrastructure. Union Pacific's planned investment covers a range of initiatives: nearly $48 million to maintain railroad track, $3 million to enhance signal systems and nearly $700,000 to maintain or replace bridges in the state.
Union Pacific plans to spend $4.2 billion across its network this year, following investments totaling more than $31 billion from 2005-2014. These investments contributed to a 38 percent decrease in derailments over the last 10 years.
About Union Pacific
Union Pacific Railroad is the principal operating company of Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE: UNP). One of America's most recognized companies, Union Pacific Railroad connects 23 states in the western two-thirds of the country by rail, providing a critical link in the global supply chain. From 2005-2014, Union Pacific invested more than $31 billion in its network and operations to support America's transportation infrastructure. The railroad's diversified business mix includes Agricultural Products, Automotive, Chemicals, Coal, Industrial Products and Intermodal. Union Pacific serves many of the fastest-growing U.S. population centers, operates from all major West Coast and Gulf Coast ports to eastern gateways, connects with Canada's rail systems and is the only railroad serving all six major Mexico gateways. Union Pacific provides value to its roughly 10,000 customers by delivering products in a safe, reliable, fuel-efficient and environmentally responsible manner.
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