Three management positions now open, I wonder how many more will be caught in the trap that they built? When you take away bonuses they made their own, these leaders that were trusted by many but not by all. Truth, facts, and emails reveal the... — read more 

How can anyone in management not see how this place is being ran from the top down. If the shareholders are so smart why can they see past the dollar signs. The funny math when it comes to work forces is not working. The pressure test has failed... — read more 

Rahul should be fired, he lacks creativity . No success at all. He is pocketing all the money from vendor kickbacks for hiring H1Bs.

How many managers are going to lose thier jobs over the shady business they have been doing for years? It's ashame that when these management A holes finally gets what's coming to them they have already ruined other honest peoples careers.

Anyone else suffering in the Heartland and damn near wanting to quit from these managers being a--holes over the tiniest things..... you best walk exactly 90 degrees across track, you had better pause before getting off in the same spot you just got... — read more 

Every UP employee is safe for now. Thanks to the STB rejecting the application merger on January 16. We will get you guys next time. Vena

Heads up fellas, traffic is going elsewhere! Pack your bags

Does UP have a similar process for certifying locomotive engineers or will us NS guys be able to run with our NS license. On NS they send you to McDonough and let you tear open a Cr--ker Jack box. Inside is your certificate. Is UP the same?

How do I get a medical retirement from this place

This site is supposed to be updates, gossip, word on the street etc etc and the latest post was weeks ago. Either no railroader is posting or their being deleted. Anyone being laid off? Hard to believe that’s not the case. How about critical rules?... — read more 

Any layoffs seen this year? I know CSX has started. What about UP?

listen i'm not killin myself for this paycheck. the bare minimum is where its at. save your real effort for your own life not this job.

https://www.stb.gov/wp-content/uploads/Jan-16-2026-STB-Decision-in-UP-NS-Merger-FD-36873.pdf STB denied the merger application as incomplete.

Have they cut your roster down? Looks like Roseville, Ca. going to take a hit as well. This merger, low car counts, not reaching monthly repair numbers. It was bound to happen. So much for a utility position. I see scab city before long. Good luck... — read more 

https://www.change.org/p/reform-railroad-retirement-system

Anyone know why Carmen are being trained to do mechanical outbounds, air brake departure test, and more? The only thing I can think of is that they are going to work on both cars and locomotives service and outbound departure test at their locations... — read more 

In late 2025, U.S. rail freight saw a significant downward trend, with reports indicating at least nine consecutive weeks of decline in weekly carloads and intermodal traffic compared to 2024 levels. The worst drop since 2020. Will 2026 continue the... — read more 

Don’t quit yet, mass buyouts are going to be offered immediately after merger. Buyouts will start out at 150 grand.

We can safely assume it won’t create more jobs. Probably the opposite. But just how bad is it really going to get?

https://www.trains.com/pro/mechanical/merged-railroads-anticipate-no-locomotive-purchases-some-shop-to-be-idled/

This thread is for info about potential Uion Pacific layoffs? Any chatter, news or rumors?

Unemployment is near the 2008 housing crash level and the year is not even over yet. The Feds have activated the money printer on December 12 in preparation for company bailouts. We have the Great Recession 2.0. Car loadings are low. Trains are... — read more 

It is with a heavy heart that I post the waiver approval pushed by the AAR....It is unfortunate that those who currently sit in charge of official agencies make it no less than a perfect storm for the railroads to get what they want. I do not yet... — read more 

https://www.smart-union.org/fra-doubles-our-risk-by-reducing-track-inspections/?fbclid=IwdGRjcAOkREZleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEez2nlxKWUV9immdhCtH0C_pjWMwQY-y46lPtIjh0pPoQ0LNn8esjymAAW8Aw_aem_NTTBUPC9VWEhVoGOdOK0rQ

Does anyone know,or have any ideas, about how Carmen are being replaced? Where did it start from, who implemented this idea? Is it any one individual or location that came up with the idea??????

I just started with UP 3 years ago, im about to make the biggest financial decision of my life and im doing it because I have been promised a job for life!!!!

Anyone else burned out? Skeleton crews, no coverage, questions about things we have no control over, no training... It's getting old

Seems like this merger is only to satisfy Vena's ego. He knows he has to fire people and he is still making lifetime employment deals with the unions. He just wants to get this merger through to be recognized as "the first person who connected both... — read more 

I see where the BRC union has signed the post merger job agreement. A question for anyone reading this that is an official in the union, what do these agreements say? What wording is there in these agreements that makes it worthwhile? Are the members... — read more 

Well any word on who is next on the chopping block. Im sure more is coming getting close to the holidays

Looks like the Fireman and Oilers union has agreed to the merger with a “Job for life” by... — read more 

MSU said rr carload peak was in 2006. Interesting read. https://www.trains.com/pro/freight/class-i/msu-professor-up-ns-merger-cant-turn-back-the-clock-on-carload-decline/

Layoffs in the United States exceeded 1 million in a single year during several periods, notably during the following years leading to a recession, except for 2020 due to Covid. US companies see the storm coming next year and are preparing for it by... — read more 

Has anybody been pulled out of service for EEO. What takes place and what hoops do you have to jump through. Or are you looking for a new job?

Union Pacific please please just furlough me instead of trying everything in your power to fire me along with everyone is in this god forsaken Houston shop!

Why does UP stock su-k so bad. They are always painting a picture of rainbows and unicorns. With earnings, safety, merger talk. Shareholders must know they are full of s$$$. Because the stock just wants to drop no matter what.

How many of these CN deadbeats will Vena hire?

What number will UP Layoff in 2025 compared to these companies down below who are leading the pack of wolves in 2025. UP has been quietly doing layoffs and buyouts in 2025, so the total number could be around 1000 to 2000. I believe it started with... — read more