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Apr
20

Canada proposes millions in funding to improve supply-chain efficiency

Apr
20

Minneapolis Met Council recommends Blue Line light-rail extension route

Apr
20

CSX reaches tentative pact with SMART-TD

Apr
19

Higher gas prices prompt fare reduction on New Mexico Rail Runner

Apr
19

CF Industries: UP delaying fertilizer shipments

Apr
19

Metrolinx to upgrade Mimico GO Station as part of 'transit community' development

Apr
19

UP recognized as 'best place to work' for women

Apr
19

UP recognized as 'best place to work' for women

Apr
19

UP recognized as 'best place to work' for women

Rail News Home Union Pacific Railroad 4/19/2022 Rail News: Union Pacific Railroad
"Being identified by the Women's Choice Awards is exemplary of our meaningful progress toward our diversity, equity and inclusion goals," said Beth Whited, EVP – sustainability and strategy. Photo – up.com

Union Pacific Railroad has been named a "Best Place to Work" by the Women’s Choice Awards.

The Class I earned the distinction in three categories: best companies for women; best companies for diversity; and best companies for millennials. The Women’s Choice Awards honor companies based on female and diversity representation in the workforce, work-life balance, professional development opportunities and other benefits.

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Apr
19

Long Beach port's on-dock rail project receives environmental approval

Apr
19

TSA will no longer enforce federal mask mandate

Apr
18

Reading & Northern's restored steam locomotive completes first test run

Apr
18

BLET, Montana Rail reach tentative agreement

Apr
18

NS expands conductor trainee incentive program

Apr
18

NS expands conductor trainee incentive program

Rail News Home Norfolk Southern Railway 4/18/2022 Rail News: Norfolk Southern Railway
NS conductors are guaranteed minimum annual pay of $52,000 with benefits. Photo – nscorp.com

Norfolk Southern Railway is expanding its conductor trainee incentive program to Bellevue, Ohio; Elkhart, Indiana; and Fort Wayne, Indiana.

The program includes starting bonuses of $5,000.

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Apr
18

NS expands conductor trainee incentive program

Apr
18

Coos Bay port completes Coalbank Slough Bridge project

Apr
18

UP expands ESG strategy

Apr
18

UP expands ESG strategy

Apr
18

UP expands ESG strategy

Rail News Home Union Pacific Railroad 4/18/2022 Rail News: Union Pacific Railroad
"The [survey] responses helped us gain a deeper understanding of our impact on the communities we serve and enhance our ESG goals as we navigate the global landscape ahead," said UP Chairman, President and CEO Lance Fritz. Photo – up.com

Union Pacific Railroad last week published its latest Building America Report, which includes an expanded approach to the Class I’s environmental, social and governance (ESG) strategy.

The report identifies the company’s ESG priorities and explains the company’s ongoing community support, supplier diversity and philanthropic initiatives.

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