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Union Pacific's Craig Richardson Reflects on a Career Devoted to Building America
As Union Pacific’s executive vice president, chief legal officer and corporate secretary Craig Richardson prepares to retire at the end of March, he reflects on a career dedicated to service – both to his country and to the railroad’s vision of Building America.
Heritage 03052025
Former CEO Dick Davidson Recalls Living the ‘American Dream’ on the Railroad
Dick Davidson looks back on his life with a touch of amazement and a hefty helping of gratitude. At age 83, he still marvels at its trajectory: a Kansas boy raised by a single mother on a farm without indoor plumbing who joined the railroad as a brakeman to help pay for college and, after graduation, stayed to become chairman and CEO of Union Pacific Railroad.
Heritage 02172025
Union Pacific Unveils Commemorative Locomotive Honoring Founder Abraham Lincoln on Presidents Day
Union Pacific Railroad is celebrating Presidents Day with the unveiling of its newest commemorative locomotive honoring President Abraham Lincoln, who created the railroad and connected the nation through the transcontinental railroad. This rolling tribute highlights the pivotal role rail played and continues to play in the global economy and the transformative contributions of our nation’s 16th president.
Heritage 09162024
Jay Leno Climbs Aboard Union Pacific’s Big Boy No. 4014
The legendary comedian with a well-known passion for cars recently tried his hand at steel wheels, riding in the cab of Union Pacific’s Big Boy No. 4014 steam locomotive for an episode on ‘Jay Leno’s Garage.’
Heritage 09132024
Once in a Lifetime: Union Pacific Honors Four Employees with Big Boy No. 4014 Ride-Along
It’s not every day you get to tour Union Pacific's Steam Shop, much less ride in the cab of Big Boy No. 4014, but four Union Pacific employees are doing just that on the Heartland of America Tour.
Heritage 08012024
Union Pacific Unveils Mural Illustrating Railroad's Storied Past, Present and Future
Union Pacific's proud 162-year mission of Building America is vibrantly portrayed in a new mural in Union Pacific Center’s first-floor atrium.
Heritage 06122024
Union Pacific No. 4141 on Permanent Display at George H.W. Bush Presidential Center
In October 2005, Union Pacific Railroad presented former president and train enthusiast George H.W. Bush with commemorative locomotive UP No. 4141, honoring his legacy and service to the country.
Heritage 05152024
A Century in the Making: Union Pacific Special Agent Honored for Pursuing Notorious Train Robbers
Nearly 110 years after his death, Union Pacific Chief Special Agent William T. “Bill” Canada is solidifying his place in railroad history with a headstone honoring his efforts to safeguard the nation’s freight from bandits.
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