OMAHA, Neb., Sept. 21, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Union Pacific will
celebrate U.S. Rail Safety Week as part of its continued efforts to
educate the public about staying safe near rail operations in its
communities, Sept. 24-30, 2017.
Outreach events are scheduled during the first national observance
week designated by the U.S. Department of Transportation and
Operation Lifesaver, a nonprofit rail safety education
organization. Union Pacific will host Crossing Accident Reduction,
Education and Safety (UPCARES) events with law enforcement officers
who monitor driver behavior at railroad crossings from inside a
Union Pacific locomotive.
"Rail Safety Week participation will help raise awareness about
the importance of drivers and pedestrians using caution anytime
they approach railroad crossings," said Rod
Doerr, Union Pacific vice president - Safety. "We care about
our communities and urge everyone to slow down, look both ways and
stop for approaching trains to prevent accidents."
Union Pacific launched a digital and social media public
railroad safety campaign with videos addressing risky behavior on
Facebook, YouTube, Hulu and online news sites. Two interactive
videos follow hurried drivers tempted to beat trains and ask
viewers to choose the ending by choosing 'cross' or 'don't cross.'
Watch and share Union Pacific's Your Life is Worth the Wait
videos at www.up.com/worththewait. Spanish-language
public rail safety videos available at
www.up.com/mereceesperar.
In a second set of videos, Union Pacific uses animation to
address pedestrian safety and the dangers of taking selfies on
railroad tracks. One features a soccer fan taking a selfie on the
middle of the field during game action and another shows young
women taking selfies in front of landmarks. While there are many
unique and safe places to take selfies, Union Pacific reminds
viewers that railroad tracks are not among them. Watch and share
Union Pacific's photo safety videos at
www.up.com/photosafety.
ABOUT UNION PACIFIC
Union Pacific Railroad is the principal operating company of
Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE: UNP). One of America's most
recognized companies, Union Pacific Railroad connects 23 states in
the western two-thirds of the country by rail, providing a critical
link in the global supply chain. In the last 10 years, 2007-2016,
Union Pacific invested approximately $34
billion in its network and operations to support America's
transportation infrastructure. The railroad's diversified business
mix includes Agricultural Products, Automotive, Chemicals, Coal,
Industrial Products and Intermodal. Union Pacific serves many of
the fastest-growing U.S. population centers, operates from all
major West Coast and Gulf Coast ports to eastern gateways, connects
with Canada's rail systems and is
the only railroad serving all six major Mexico gateways. Union Pacific provides value
to its roughly 10,000 customers by delivering products in a safe,
reliable, fuel-efficient and environmentally responsible
manner.
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