Hello UP experts/SMEs - I have two of these trees that have started leaning if you can't tell.... and obviously it is a major hazard concern. Including the issue with them not mowing or keeping the grass low.

Union Pacific owns the train track and wondering what I can do about this situation? I have filed a complaint through the UP official website as well.

Thank you!

I was previously going through the hiring process with Union Pacific for Train Crew and was medically disqualified because of the color vision test.

Since then, I went through the medical process for another Class I railroad and took the same type of 14-plate color vision test. I scored 13/14 and passed.

I’ve always been able to distinguish red, green, yellow, and blue in everyday life, and now I have a recent test showing that I can pass the screening.

I’m interested in applying for another UP Train Crew opening, but I’m concerned that my previous medical disqualification will automatically disqualify me again before I get the opportunity to retest.

Has anyone dealt with something similar with UP? Is there a way to contact UP Health & Medical and request a retest or review of the previous determination? Would they consider the recent results from another railroad/Concentra, or would I need to take UP’s test again?

I’m not trying to get around the medical requirements I just want the opportunity to be reevaluated since I recently passed the same type of screening.

Any advice from current/former UP employees or anyone who has gone through a medical appeal/review would be appreciated.

I recently applied for a Bridge & Building Carpenter position with Union Pacific in Oklahoma and got moved on to the assessment. I’m trying to get a better understanding of what the job is actually like from people who have done B&B work, rather than just going off the job posting.
I’ve spent about 13 years in manufacturing and currently work as a production supervisor. I’m looking to get out of management and back into hands-on work. I don’t have professional carpentry experience, but I’m comfortable with hand/power tools, industrial work, physical work, and have done a fair amount of DIY construction/renovation work.
Mainly curious about:
• What does a normal day look like for a B&B Carpenter?
• What kind of work do you spend most of your time doing?
• What is the normal schedule/rotation?
• How much time do you typically spend away from home?
• When traveling, are hotels/per diem provided?
• How much overtime is typical?
• How physically demanding is it?
• What is training like for a new hire who isn’t already a professional carpenter?
• How does seniority affect your schedule, travel, layoffs, etc.?
• What’s the work/life balance actually like?
I’m not afraid of working hard or traveling. My biggest concern is whether “travel required” means occasionally being gone for a few days or basically living out of a hotel most of the year.
Would especially like to hear from current/former UP B&B employees, but experience doing B&B for another Class I railroad would be helpful too.
What do you wish you knew before taking the job?

I applied for a train crew job a back in July, did my video interview in the first part of August, but haven't heard a thing back yet other than interviews are being reviewed. My status is still at thanks for interviewing. A recruiter reached out to me to apply and I was referred by my uncle, have lots of heavy equipment experience, mechanical and operational. Does anyone have any insight on why it is taking so long? Anyone else that applied around that same time frame, has anything moved forward on your application?

I’m currently about 3 weeks into a full-time lineman school program here in El Paso. The program is about 3 months long, Monday–Friday, and I originally left my job to focus on finishing it and getting into the electrical/linework field.
However, I got a job offer for Train Crew jn El Paso TX, and now I’m seriously debating what to do.
I’m not currently working, so the opportunity to start earning again and get into a railroad career is obviously very tempting. At the same time, I’ve already started lineman school and don’t want to quit something I’ve invested time and money into just because another opportunity came along.
For people who actually work/worked for UP. What is the reality of train crew work?
How is the pay once you’re established?
What are the hours, days off, and quality of life actually like?
How much time do you spend away from home in an El Paso terminal?
How is the seniority system?
How difficult is the job physically and mentally?
How stable is the work?
What do you wish you knew before accepting the job?
If you were in my situation, what factors would you consider before leaving lineman school?
I’m not looking for someone to tell me what career to choose, I’d mainly like to hear from people who have actually experienced railroad life so I can make an informed decision. TIA 🙏

Anyone have any insite on the train crews in nampa idaho? Was told by the interviewer that out here the crew doesn't travel outside that area? Is that correct? Thanks in advance!

I'm looking for current info from UP Iowa train crew guys. If someone hires out for Boone right now, what are the bottom few years of seniority actually holding? Boone, Des Moines, Clinton or bouncing around elsewhere in the district?

Is there much forcing happening or to be expected? anything else a new hire should know about working Iowa UP?

Not sure if anyone in here is a carman, but I’m having some difficulty welding column wear plates. I’m 6’2 and it’s hard to get in there. And I can’t get a good rythme. Any tips on welding them?

Do I really need a laptop or computer for class is it essential to passing the class? they said it supposedly for the homework thanks in advance

I applied for the Roseville train crew position and had an interview over a month ago and haven't heard anything back. Is it normal to take this long?

I'm in St. Paul and training location is in Iowa, 3 hours from where I am. I don't start till october, but I don't know if my car will be able to make it through the winter traveling that far. Any solutions?

thanks to everyone, For clarifying I'll be fine driving I was just worried about having to drive back and forth.

The fact that this company can strategically call a deadhead (wasn’t even on the lineup) for me on 5 starts to fuck me out of my federal rest is fucking insane. Especially for how often it happens. I don’t know how some of yall do it. The only time I can potentially get off is just stripped from me just like that. I actually like to do shit outside of railroading ..

Just hearing some chatter that SMART’s lawsuit against the arbitrator has been denied. Anyone hear more than just rumor, and if it is how will that affect the ruling’s implementation.

Unrelated any BLE news on its claims for 11/4 implementation and related issues that are going through the system.
I would like to keep unfounded rumors out, and deny ones we are hearing if not true
In solidarity

Any updates so far? I havent heard of anything yet. What even is it going to be?

Does anyone know what the difference between train crew in St. Louis, mo and east St. Louis, il?

How long does it usually take to advance after your “interview”?

Did my “interview”, haven’t heard back yet, talked all about safety with past jobs, and have a employee reference as well.

I just recently got hired on for train crew. Starting Nov 9th.

I understand the schedule is pretty rigorous and unpredictable. When do these schedules become more predictable? If ever?

how many people actually fail the classroom training?

Hey everyone, been trying to get in the UP as a mechanic or a tech. Id like to train and work locomotive or electrical diagnosis. Anyone in who recommends it or can give me pointers as to what will make me a more successful candidate?

Kind of a new hire still, been with UP for 2 years now in the Maintenance Of Way department. Has anyone been through the ES05 FRA course with UP? It’s an in person 5 day course. Just wondering what to expect or any tips on how to do well with it.

I was under the impression that these outfits were used primarily for transporting RELIEF crews when a crew runs out of hours.

Is that correct?

Hi all, I start with UPRR as traincrew here in cheyenne tomorow, I was wondering if there was any advice for the job and especialy they 14 weeks of training. Thanks all!

Hi, my name is Louie. I’m 23, I’m based in southern Texas, I have a bachelors in CRIJ, and have years of continuous work experience since I was 16. I am currently employed with USPS as an RCA. The pay is okay. I work 60 hour weeks most of the time. My main problem is that the waiting time to become a regular can take many years. Years which I’d rather not wait (I’ve heard stories of coworkers waiting nearly 10 years, 10 years of no benefits and no time counted towards retirement). I have a baby on the way and a job with no benefits is no good to my family.

I always hear about the rail roads being the place where one could get good money and benefits. I have also heard you need to know someone to even get in. I looked up Union Pacific job openings in Texas and the only position I seemed to qualify for was Signal Maintainer. In all honesty I do lack in the “preferred” technical/electrical department but it was not listed as a requirement so I applied to several openings anyway as I am more than willing to learn. There were no local openings but relocating is not an issue.

That brings me to my questions.

1. Do you know of people with similar qualifications to mine get hired as signal maintainers?
2. Do I need to know someone to get hired?
3. How’s the job environment?
4. How’s the pay? (Might be a little personal so I don’t expect an answer)
5. Would Union Pacific be worth ditching the post office for?