Houston Public MediaFeb 18, 2025

Just over two months after a Houston ISD student was struck and killed by a Union Pacific train while on his way to school, the railroad company held a safety training session with approximately 100 HISD police officers. 

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/education-news/hisd/2025/02/18/514158/union-pacific-provides-houston-isd-officers-with-rail-safety-course-following-students-death/

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Union Pacific provides Houston ISD officers with rail safety training following student’s death

Both the school district and railroad company faced backlash after the December 2024 death of 15-year-old Sergio Rodriguez, a Milby High School student who was struck by a moving train near the East End campus. 

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Houston Public MediaDec 18, 2024

Union Pacific will limit train operations during drop off and pick up times near Milby High School a week after 15-year-old Sergio Rodriguez was fatally struck by a train.

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/houston/2024/12/18/509104/union-pacific-to-limit-train-operations-near-milby-high-school-after-students-death/

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Union Pacific to limit train operations near Milby High School after student’s death

The decision to limit passing trains near the campus came after the company discussed safety improvements near train crossings and a potential pedestrian bridge with Houston Mayor John Whitmire on Tuesday.

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