Has anyone on here ever went to that railroad school in Philadelphia? It was run by Conrail and was wondering if there are students here that remember where it was located. It was a long time ago (1990s) and I would love to visit the area again... — read more 

Up says they need to hire 3,000 people. How they going to handle all this new train traffic and be short so many employees?

I can’t blame UP, applying here was my own decision. Moreover, at that moment I was happy just to get a job. However, from this perspective, it would be better that I never got a job here. Now that my health is ruined, I definitely lost more than... — read more 

It is enough to spend only half a year here (or even less), to completely lose the sense of fulfillment and enjoyment in life. Even if I was paid more and they gave me better benefits, I would still quit. This place is exhausting. I believe that... — read more 

There aren’t many, but there are still some great, knowledgeable employees here who would be much more valued elsewhere. How does UP still manage to keep them? It's a mystery. If I had the skills and experience like they do, I would forget that... — read more 

Just watched the 3/7 strategy cascade video. Say they gonna hire 3,000 people. Wow. They furloughed about 11,000 people the last 3 years. I cannot recommend anyone work for up , because of their past furloughs.

Can the UP move any Military trains at all if the had too?

They tried flat yard switching for a few years. Anybody know names of yards they going to start using the humps again?

You know how to pick the winners, UP. Thanks a lot.

Leadership deals only with minor, secondary things and push the main issues under the rug. Perhaps they expect problems to resolve themselves? Are they really worried about the future of UP at all? I watch the best ones leave, I watch the newbies... — read more 

Well is UP that broke we can not work ANY overtime now??? And we are wasting to much gas???? It's getting forced down our throats again On morning conference calls and emails. What's next, park company vehicles at depot and go back and forth in... — read more 

What improvements have they done at the LA train trench route? More fences? More security patrols? Changing crews any quicker?

Congratulations UP, the new hire stayed just over two weeks! No wonder he couldn't last a whole month here. It seems to me that UP has never had a bigger problem with hiring new people? In addition, I think the situation will become even more... — read more 

Rail Services, RSS/TSS will finally run that yard efficiently. According to Grand Lodge union reps. that will NOT happen in 2022. Local Rail Services is vasily improving and being used across the country. As for the future UP will combine crafts to... — read more 

We seem to care more about this company than those who should be thinking about its future. I get really worried every time I hear that another dispatcher has left. Where the he-l will UP find so many new hires willing to come here to fill these... — read more 

Proud of you guys. Way to be safe and take care of yourself.

Are you still seeing people resign and leave Uprr ? Just wanted to know if still happening in your area?

Which CEO was a good one ,with real common sense and knew how to guide the UPrr. ?

Found out the employee surveys are not confidential , they put a list on the depot wall of names for all those that did the survey. It listed employee number and size of the coat they gave you too. Won’t give you a coat if you didn’t finish the... — read more 

Those who left UP and started working for different class I railroad, did your vacation transfer or you started from the begging?

UP put out a press release saying they are one of the "world's most admired companies". This is based on a list Fortune magazine releases every year based on a survey from corporate executives not the general public. If you are looking at this list... — read more 

Non-Agreement raises and bonuses were approved by the Board yesterday (2/3/2022). Basically 3%-4% raises and bonuses at the same level they were 2 years ago. That's an improvement over last year when the bonus pool was smaller and we also got hit... — read more 

I'm thinking of going to BNSF. Is there anyone here with experience who has worked there as well and can compare the two companies? Comparisons of management, culture and compensation ratings between UP and BNSF that can be found on Glassdoor and... — read more 

Comments from November. It's coming. https://www.trains.com/trn/news-reviews/news-wire/fras-bose-tells-short-lines-to-make-case-on-crew-size/

If the company really want to save money then look no further, get rid of those useless managers , employees doing Manager's duty's already!

You know it's going to happen next.

It has nothing to do with layoffs, but I was interested in the post where someone wrote that North Platte NE is one of the worst places to work in the system. I have to agree. However, I wouldn’t know which is the best place (i.e., the least bad... — read more 

What are your thoughts?

Anyone seen the nurses furloughed ? Just wondering since a lot of health info done on the up network now.

Fwd: Fwd:2022 psr plan is 15% reduction in the whole workforce. Profit driven.

Yard crews job..... why do we even have freight car repairmen anyways.

Is it worth hiring on in these locations as a conductor? Anyone know if it’s busy and if there is anyone laid off right now?

A former superintendent informed me that the freight car repairmen will no longer be necessary and layoffs are coming,! Get ready and start looking at your options !

It is wonderful to see their power of unity. Imagine if the railroad unions showed the same unity and did a spontaneous sick out or walkout in protest of the cr-p work conditions, pay, poor treatment, and mandatory vax. Sadly it will never... — read more 

It will soon be a craft of the past. Replaced with utility workers who will do most of the yard duties.. Bnsf did it and the cost reduction is significant. Work more with less.