So maybe close some flood risk areas and move traffic to Brazos?

Can furloughed employees still ride the big boy?

I know it was in their intention to spare the managerial structures as much as possible, but at this point there are too many managers and If they keep going in this direction there will be no one left for them to manage. Has the time come to see... — read more 

Jeremy Moore has landed . What bad news does he bring.

Two yard jobs staying, the traffic is going to Albina and to Nampa. The MTO in Nampa quit. The managers in Hinkle are getting relocated, others are just out of luck. Should crater out Portland and Nampa

Can’t seem to find anything on this board. Any locations affected?

There is ample evidence that the UP leadership simply doesn't care about the negative consequences. The business model they are pursuing requires them to prioritize short/near term gains over practically anything else except for legal liabilities. In... — read more 

Union Pacific Railroad treats thier employees like sh--, your exposed to all kinds of chemicals, sand that has glass, exhaust, fumes, brake dust.. etc. You have a right to work in an environment that doesnt cause all kinds of illness and cancer, the... — read more 

I’m surprised that they haven’t seen already seen that this is a very dangerous road that they are taking a road that leads to nowhere. At what point will they abandon this harmful strategy of cutting the company to the bone and will it be to late... — read more 

Now that I have seen the other side and sampled of the greener grass, I have to wonder WTH was I thinking. Glad I got off the UP teat. Not sure I would even consider going back if I was called.

Well from what the top tier executives have said during a high end luncheon that consisted of escargot, prime rib, and boysenberry sorbet, West Colton is now the new standard for 2020. So much so that they will be taking the capital they were using... — read more 

More information to be public today.

See a lot of job postings from UP, and from what I’ve seen many of them are for positions that got hit hard by layoffs. Is it some kind of sick joke or has their genius plan been all along just to simply replace long-timers with cheap youngsters... — read more 

Anyone know if UP is going to let people cash out their Harriman package? Last year they did this with several people who no longer working for UP. Since new employees are no longer eligible for this benefit, I wonder how long it can be sustained.

Something going on in Portland watch out train crews flooded with additional management something going down! Anyone got info on this? Share

Well Palestine Texas just laid of 30 good ole boys, our Brothers. When does this madness stop? Whats really going on? Someone needs to get down to brass tacs and figure out how to stop this. Ask the hard questions, call your local chairman, call the... — read more 

Effective 04 28 2019 there will be Iam 10 Ibew 9 Ibbb 7 Ncfo 3 Smw 4 Layed off.Thanks Union Pathetic.

Heres something to ponder. If you really think about it, U.P is like the Mcdonalds of Railroads. You dont want to use them or admit that you do, but there cheap and all over the place. Or I guess you could liken them to Walmart. Sante Fe is more like... — read more 

With the company slashing at it's own throat, it would be wise to prepare yourself for the worst. Find ways to lower your monthly expenses. Take the difference and put in an emergency savings fund. See if there's extra sh-- you're paying for but... — read more 

Go to Texas web page.

Just wondering, except layoffs has anyone seen any other effect that the reorganizations are giving. Has anyone seen the announced positive effects of the changes, like longer trains, more effective operations, better organization...etc? I certainly... — read more 

30 guys called to a meeting and sent home at the beginning of their shift. It’s real, it hurts real people

We did not see it coming, they told us our shop was not going to be affected - 30 carman furloughed (laid-off) from Palestine Car Shop today.

Tell us they are going to furlough us then don’t come through with it. Oh that’s right standard Union Pacific, can never keep there word.

Should I use the severance they gave me and buy railroad stock? Sounds like the class ones are going to be giving to investors

I generally don't like rumors, but given that most of them that I read on this site turned out to be true, I’m just gonna go ahead and ask. Any info on what locations might be closing next or in the near future?

https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/Fiery-Train-Derailment-Prompts-Evacuations-in-Fort-Worth-508992591.html

The managers at UP, especially the first line managers, don't know any more than the workforce about who is getting laid off and where. Also, the managers compensation is actually below average for the level of responsibility and time spent on the... — read more 

https://www.railwayage.com/freight/class-i/psr-short-term-gains-but-at-what-cost/?fbclid=IwAR37nE6hyuT6nqZQrIY2ZJfnXzIgdn36CmmFk6fz4m-RbAtn9ML_MvVa6sw

One of them has gotta go, now if we all put our heads together bet we can come up with the answer. Discuss

What are they doing here?

I have no knowledge about it but I’m just thinking out loud, If there isn’t any legal cap isn’t the furlough then just a handy instrument in the hands of the leadership to force a worker to look for another job and leave on his own, therefore... — read more