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 

Jeremy “Jobs for Life” tells NS student conductors “ They have a “Career not a JOB “… I wonder if he told that to the current UP employees being furloughed ? How many folks with years of experience lost their jobs to PSR ? NS employees have no idea... — read more 

To offload all switch yards to short lines via leasing of their yards. If you switch or work on low horse power your job is at risk.

Lost 10 in mechanical, shut the yard down Rips are only a temporary hold until the contractor shops are ready. Company Dirt bags don't care where you are it's not a safe job get out if you can.

Furloughs happens yesterday afternoon. 10/27/2025 at San Antonio mechanical. 10 machinist 1 electrician

UPRR lobbying https://www.quiverquant.com/news/Lobbying+Update%3A+%2460%2C000+of+UNION+PACIFIC+RAILROAD+COMPANY+lobbying+was+just+disclosed

how many jobs were lost in San Antonio? Did Carmen get cut there as well?

The dum dums at SMART are telling their people this will be good for them. LOL! I guess bringing PSR to Norfolk and scrapping switch yards and such will be great for everyone.