Union Pacific reports Midwest weather delays

Union Pacific says extreme cold, drifting snow, high winds delaying Midwest operations

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) -- Union Pacific Railroad says the extreme cold, drifting snow and gusting winds are affecting its Midwest network.

The Omaha-based railroad said Monday that main line and switching operations are being slowed.

The railroad says customers can expect delays of as long as 48 hours for traffic moving through Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri and Wisconsin.