Possible Indicators Of Suspicious Activities On Railways
The following is a non exhaustive list of possible suspicious activities to look for when working on or near Union Pacific Railroad Properties. This list was put together by the FBI. This information was provided to aid in training the employees and individuals who are responsible for security on rail lines and should not be disseminated beyond those individuals.
A list of possible indicators of terrorist activity (which is not meant to be exhaustive) may include the following:
Individuals observed filming or photographing passing trains, locomotives, various types of rail cars, rail yard operations, tracks, rail facilities, bridges and tunnels. This would also include incidents where individuals are observed with audio recording devices as passing trains go by.
Individuals observed filming or photographing commuter rail trains, passenger cars, subway trains, transit trains, station stops, platforms, bridges, tunnels and yards.
Individuals who may appear to be noting arrival and departure times of passenger, transit and subway trains.
Individuals who may appear to be noting stops on maps of passenger, transit and subway trains.
Individuals who may enter rail property for the purpose of speaking with employees about rail operations, rail equipment, locomotive fueling stations, locomotive fuel capacity or security issues.
Individuals sitting in vehicles nearby to rail operations as well as commuter and transit station parking lots and do not board any train.
Individuals who act suspiciously or nervous while riding passenger, transit and subway trains.
Individuals who appear to be noting the size and capacity of passenger cars and who may ask train crew questions about the passenger cars.
Individuals who inquire about the operations at both rush and non rush hour or when the commuter, transit and subway trains are operating at peak capacity.
Individuals observed near rail switches, switch stands, signal bungalows and other locations along the railroad tracks and right of way.
Individuals observed watching switching operations by train crews at power plants, chemical industries and other facilities that ship and receive commodities by rail.
Individuals trespassing along the railroad, transit and subway property. Trespassing is an unfortunate common occurrence on railroad and transit property.
Individuals who appear to be out of place while on railroad property. These individuals are not dressed to be employed by a railroad company.
Vehicles parked along railroad or transit right of way, shops, yards and facilities.
Incidents where passing trains are rocked or shot at (COULD BE OBSERVING RESPONSES AND TIMES)
Incidents where obstructions are placed on the tracks for passing trains to strike. These incidents may involve the placement of track equipment (rail spikes, railroad ties, tie plates) which can be found along the railroad property. Some incidents involve placing other types of debris which have been dumped or abandoned on railroad property.
Incidents where rail or transit property, equipment, vehicles, buildings, signal structures, trains, locomotives are vandalized or broken into resulting in some theft of rail property and equipment. In some cases rail and transit vehicles are stolen. Most of these types of incidents are categorized as criminal mischief, vandalism or larceny (including previous two items).
The above listed indicators are activities observed on or near our Railroad each day. Railroad companies and transit agencies typically fall victim to various property crimes. The best resource on related incidents is making contact with the Union Pacific Railroad Police for assistance, guidance and clarification. Union Pacific Railroad focuses on "Employee Awareness" programs and videos on observing and reporting of suspicious incidents occurring on railroad property. Transit, subway and commuter rail systems have also initiated public awareness campaigns on reporting unattended baggage as well as reporting of suspicious person(s) to law enforcement authorities or the Railroad Police.
Report any of the above to RMCC at 1-888-877-7267 or company line 402-544-7622 immediately.