Union Pacific

Union Pacific EMD GP-15 light roadswitcher running light. Chicago Illinois USA. December 2007.

Eddie's Rail Fan Page (Free subscription) | yesterday

I took this photograph one overcast morning, in December of 2007. We are looking southeast from the Metra, Western Avenue commuter rail station near West Hubbard Street. An eastbound Union Pacific late 1970's era EMD model GP-15 light roadswitcher, passes by on the adjacent Union Pacific ex Chicago & Northwestern Railroad mainline. Western Avenue is actually a junction point a mile or so west of...

Westbound Metra evening rush hour commuter train approaching North Kilbourn Avenue. Chicago Illinois USA. December 2006.

Eddie's Rail Fan Page (Free subscription) | 20/11/2009

I took this photo after work one evening, in December of 2006. A westbound Metra evening rush hour commuter train, is viewed at the North Kilbourn Avenue railroad crossing on the Metra / Union Pacific west line to Elburn Illinois.

API and ACCCE spend the big bucks

Grist Magazine (Free subscription) | 19/11/2009

by Peter Altman Coal companies and the nation’s biggest railroad association accounted for 50 percent of the American Coalition for Clean Coal Electricity’s (ACCCE) $47 million budget in 2008, according to ACCCE’s tax return, E&E News reported on Wednesday. Yowza! Arch Coal, Peabody, and Consol each put in $5 million; Foundation Coal put in just $3 million. Meanwhile, the Association...

Union Pacific Corporation Declares Quarterly Dividend of 27 Cents Per Share

Business Wire (Free subscription) | 19/11/2009

OMAHA, Neb.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Board of Directors of Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE: UNP) has declared a quarterly dividend of 27 cents per share on its common stock, payable January 4, 2010 to stockholders of record November 30, 2009. Union Pacific has paid dividends on its common stock for 110 consecutive years. Union Pacific Corporation owns one of America’s leading transportation companies....

Harbor Association of Industry & Commerce Honors Union Pacific Railroad for Air Pollution Reduction and Environmental Stewardship Efforts

Business Wire (Free subscription) | 19/11/2009

OMAHA, Neb.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Harbor Association of Industry & Commerce (HAIC) of Southern California has honored Union Pacific Railroad with its “Salute to Industry” award. Union Pacific was recognized for its air pollution reduction and environmental stewardship efforts, along with the railroad’s significant contribution to the improvement of the business environment with...

Cheeseburger Pizza at Night 'N Gale: Too Much Pickle

Serious Eats (Free subscription) | 18/11/2009

Serious Eats Chicago contributor Daniel Zemans checks in with another piece of intel on the Windy City pizza scene. --The Mgmt. [Photograph: Mark Blitstein; remaining photographs: Daniel Zemans] Nite 'N Gale 346 Waukegan Avenue, Highwood, IL 60040 (map); (847) 432-5244; nitengale.com Getting There: Metra Union Pacific North train to Highwood; restaurant is visible from train platform Pizza Style: Cracker...

Cramer on BloggingStocks: Ag and shippers are the newest bull markets

BloggingStocks (Free subscription) | 18/11/2009

Filed under: Deere and Co (DE) , Stocks to Buy , Cramer on BloggingStocks , Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan (POT) From TheStreet.com Network Union Pacific, FedEx Lead High-Flying Stocks Obama the Spender Warns on Debt: Today's Outrage TheStreet.com's Jim Cramer says it's not too late to get on board these rocket ships. During the great narrow bull market that was 2006-2007, anyone who hitched a ride...

Neb. court revives Union Pacific worker's lawsuit

Daily Advance - Business (Free subscription) | 17/11/2009

OMAHA, Neb. — Union Pacific Railroad will have to defend itself from a lawsuit by a former emp...

• Neb. Court Revives Union Pacific Worker's Lawsuit - ABC News
• Neb. court puts ex-UP worker's case back on track - Seattle Post-Intelligencer
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Neb. court revives Union Pacific worker's lawsuit

Miami Herald (Free subscription) | 17/11/2009

Union Pacific Railroad will have to defend itself from a lawsuit by a former employee who says the company should have done a better job protecting her against West Nile virus.

A Strong Railroad Sector Pushes Union Pacific (UNP) To New Highs

MarketIntelligenceCenter.com (Free subscription) | 17/11/2009

Union Pacific (NYSE: UNP) hit a new 52-Week high of $65.65 so far today. Currently the stock is up $0.07 (0.11%) to $65.12 on 2,574,674 shares traded. Today's high is up $31.84 from a 52-Week Low of $33.28. Union Pacific stock has been showing support around $63.08 and resistance in the $66.04 range. Technical indicators for the stock are neutral and S&a...

Union Pacific, FedEx Lead High-Flying Stocks

The Street (Free subscription) | 17/11/2009

Cablevision, Salesforce.com, Kimberly-Clark, FedEx and Union Pacific hit 52-week highs.

When they drove the golden spike

The Common Room (Free subscription) | 16/11/2009

(Don't forget to vote in the HSBA! ) These pictures and accompanying study guides were my grandfather's from when he taught highschool- anywhere from the 30s to the 50s. I think they came from the late 40s. There's a big set of black and white pictures connected to the history of the railroad, and each picture comes with an accompanying study guide with background information and questions. Click on...

Eddie K and preserved Union Pacific 2-8-0 # 533. Rawlins Wyoming USA. June 1984.

Eddie's Rail Fan Page (Free subscription) | 14/11/2009

Here is an old photo of Me that was taken during a June 1984 vacation to Yellowstone National Park in northwestern Wyoming. This photo was taken during the return leg of our Motorbus tour enroute back to Chicago. What could be better than spending the night in a tiny little one horse town like Rawlins Wyoming, and have a preserved early 1900's era Union Pacific Railroad, Harriman era 2-8-0 steam locomotive...

Eastbound Union Pacific unit coal train. Bellwood Illinois USA. March 2007.

Eddie's Rail Fan Page (Free subscription) | 14/11/2009

I took this photo on an overcast morning in March of 2007. An eastbound Union Pacific Railroad unit coal train is viewed east of Manheim Road / Illinois U.S Routes # 12 and #45 overpass bridge in west suburban Bellwood Illinois.

Am I Diversified

Madd Money (Free subscription) | 13/11/2009

The first caller’s had positions in the following stocks: Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL), Union Pacific (UNP), Nucor Corporation (NYSE:NUE), EV Energy Partners L.P. (EVEP) and Bristol-Myers Squibb Company (NYSE:BMY). Cramer said this portfolio was diversified perfectly. The second caller’s top stocks included these names: Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL), Visa Inc. (NYSE:V), Eaton Corporation (NYSE:ETN),...