Austin @ Large: Switching Tracks

The Union Pacific offer to move east symbolizes a new era in regional transportation politics

"...also realists, and for decades it's been clear that Union Pacific is in the way – the nation's largest..."

April 9, 2004 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Shaky Railing

Three former Capital Metro board members and two former employees claim that the transportation agency attempted to put Longhorn Railway, its costly freight rail operator, out of business.

"...line, is still reeling from problems caused by the Union Pacific service disruptions in 1997 and 1998. Union Pacific,..."

Dec. 10, 1999 News Feature by Robert Bryce

What's My Line?

Tracking the Freight Rail vs.Commuter Rail Debate

"...photograph by Shadrock Roberts..."

May 22, 1998 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Naked City

"...Interior Bruce] Babbitt, was brought by a group of Pacific Northwest timber companies, individuals, and communities who successfully argued..."

July 7, 1995 News Feature

Seaholm Residents Got Dem Ol’ Noisy Freight Train Blues

Downtowners want to turn down the volume on the adjoining rail line

"...home to thousands of residents and employees, but the Union Pacific Railroad is still there, running its very loud..."

Nov. 23, 2018 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Rail Revival?

Proposed Austin-San Antonio rail line could take commuters all the way from Georgetown to downtown San Antonio on a Union Pacific freight corridor with 15 stops

"...way from Georgetown to downtown San Antonio on a Union Pacific freight corridor with 15 stops. Such a rail..."

Dec. 30, 2005 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

Railroaded at Third and Lamar

"...crossing over the tracks hasn't convinced the right-of-way owner, Union Pacific Railroad Company, to build one -- not even..."

Aug. 9, 2002 News Feature by Amy Smith

Commuter Rail: Stuck in the Station Again

The attempt to salvage commuter rail in the San Antonio-Dallas Corridor

"...their opposition to moving freight rail off of the Union Pacific rail line and onto the SH 130 corridor...."

Dec. 22, 2000 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Take Another Little Piece of My Art

"...Point and Breathe mural on the side of the Union Pacific rail bridge over Lady Bird Lake disappeared last..."

Oct. 19, 2012 News Feature by Monica Riese

Backassward Birth Control Ruling

8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals says contraceptives are intended for use prior to pregnancy, meaning employers don't have to cover cost of contraceptives for female patients under health plans

"...to several sex-discrimination suits brought by employees of the Union Pacific Railroad Co., who argued that not covering contraceptives..."

March 30, 2007 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...the "blue line," a regional commuter link along the Union Pacific corridor between Round Rock and San Antonio that..."

March 21, 1997 News Feature

Tied to the Tracks

What a Way to Run a Railroad

"...near McNeil Road in Northwest Austin and noticed that Union Pacific Railroad had just delivered 47 hopper cars. That..."

May 22, 1998 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Are the Waters Rising at Bouldin Creek?

New FEMA floodplain maps raise neighborhood questions about proposed developments

"...development would run between West Bouldin Creek and the Union Pacific Railroad line, parallel to nearby Manchaca Road. The..."

April 28, 2006 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Austin @ Large: Say It Ain't So, Metro!

If that's all there is, my friends, then let's keep driving … or worse

"...final, pieces are the "regional" commuter lines along the Union Pacific and MoKan corridors. If you're not planning now..."

Aug. 27, 2004 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Here Come the Transporters

In the endless Central Texas transportation wars, the lions and the lambs look for ways to make peace

"...after the much-discussed relocation (if it ever happens) of Union Pacific freight traffic. "And the bus service isn't going..."

June 4, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

It's Not Just a ZIP Code

Neighborhood Associations

"...S -- Oltorf; E -- South Congress; W -- Union Pacific RR (one block east of South Lamar)..."

Dec. 4, 1998 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Austintonio?

Connecting San Antonio and Austin by Train

"...Antonio -- which would run mostly on the existing Union Pacific tracks that parallel I-35 -- as part of..."

April 4, 1997 News Feature by Dan Quinn

Top Guns

Kent A. Caperton ($885,000-$2,925,000 )

"...& Girls Club of Greater Fort Worth $50,000-$99,999 Credit Union Coalition of Texas $50,000-$99,999 Fasken Oil & Ranch Interests,..."

Feb. 12, 1999 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Some Smaller Rail Lines

"...be of interest: The Bergstrom Spur connects to the Union Pacific line south of Ben White and used to..."

Feb. 26, 2008 Postmarks

It's Kind of Obvious

"...of scouting the neighborhood where they bought in. The Union Pacific's line through Austin is a busy rail corridor..."

Nov. 24, 2018 Postmarks

Sam Bass Community Theatre’s Flaming Idiots

Big heart propels the slamming doors and zippy one-liners of this production of Tom Rooney’s farce

"...a depot for the Round Rock leg of the Union Pacific Railroad, but in the early Eighties was purchased..."

March 24, 2017 Arts Review by T. Lynn Mikeska

The Power of Art in Austin’s Overlooked Objects

Defining the city's personality from the moonlight towers to the railroad bridge

"...burst. Even the universe is supposed to contract someday. Union Pacific Railroad Bridge..."

Aug. 5, 2016 Arts Feature by Sam Anderson-Ramos

On the Railroad Bridge Mural

"...News, Oct. 19]. If the artist had permission from Union Pacific to adorn their bridge, then obviously there was..."

Oct. 22, 2012 Postmarks

Gone and Quartered

Stiffed on Capital Metro money, the city scrambles to fund another $51 million in transportation projects

"...West Avenue in the Seaholm District; and acquisition of Union Pacific right-of-way for the district. Big Plans, Insufficient Dollars..."

April 16, 2010 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Hold Those Tolls!

Road conditions: funding hazy, future unclear

"...control over land uses around future highways and relocating Union Pacific away from rail lines that commuters could use...."

July 27, 2007 News Feature by Larry Schooler

Locals Talk Cash in D.C.

Rail, roads, and BCP lead the Austin delegation's list of talking points

"...points. Front and center is the ongoing negotiation with Union Pacific to move its freight trains off a heavily..."

April 9, 2004 News Feature by Amy Smith

Day Trips

"...Depot organization, the building's fate will revert to the Union Pacific. When the railroad quit using the depot eight..."

March 21, 2003 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

The Really Big Picture: Commuter Rail From Space

"...Landsat 7 satellite, is helpful. It shows that the Union Pacific rail line (dotted black line) runs directly through..."

Dec. 22, 2000 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Naked City

In a surprisingly uncontentious meeting, the CAMPO board discusses several less prominent, but still important, road and rail-related items.

"...which is an attractive thought to neighborhoods along the Union Pacific (MoPac) line, as well as cities like Taylor..."

Aug. 11, 2000 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

What Will It Look Like?

"...accommodate freight rail -- an often-discussed possibility is relocating Union Pacific from its current MoPac tracks to SH 130,..."

Jan. 21, 2000 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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