Safety 02192025
Pacific Northwest Railroaders Earn Prestigious Safety Bell
Union Pacific's Pacific Northwest (PNW) team has been awarded the Operating Department’s esteemed Safety Bell, presented annually to the railroad’s Transportation service unit with the best overall safety record. Read Story
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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.
Innovation 02122025
Union Pacific Continuously 'Raising the Bar' on Service
Union Pacific experienced an unexpected surge last year in West Coast cargo, with international intermodal volumes growing 19% compared to the previous year. The railroad’s ability to handle the surge while increasing overall freight car velocity by 2% highlights its ability to swiftly respond to operational challenges and deliver best-in-class service to its customers.
Safety 02062025
Union Pacific Machine Operator Ivan Bradford: Any of Us Can Make a Mistake
Taking a moment to slow down and observe the surrounding environment makes all the difference when it comes to safety on the railroad. For Machine Operator Ivan Bradford, one choice led to an unforgettable lesson.
Safety 01292025
Union Pacific Delivers Operational Excellence Amid Record Gulf Coast Snowfall
Union Pacific teams navigated unprecedented blizzard conditions earlier this month as a once-in-a-lifetime winter storm hit Texas and Louisiana’s Gulf Coast. Railroad employees safely provided service to customers amid record snowfall, icy conditions and historic frigid temperatures.
Insights 01282025
The Next Frontier in Predictive, Proactive Railroading
Traditionally, transportation planning has been a manual process involving many people with decades of collective years of experience. Today, by partnering our frontline operators with Tech experts and leveraging AI, we’re driving smarter and more streamlined plans.
Insights 01232025
Union Pacific’s Success Rooted in Commitment to Safety, Service and Operational Excellence Strategy
In my year-end letter, I shared what success looks like, what we look forward to in the coming year and what challenges we expect to face – nothing has changed. Our strategy of Safety, Service and Operational Excellence has not changed, and our vision of who we are and what we need to deliver remains. It is great to be on a winning team with all of you.
Community 01222025
Union Pacific Makes it Easier for Communities to Partner on Public Projects
Union Pacific has developed a new online portal that allows cities, counties, states and federal agencies to submit and track public project proposals as they wind through the various stages of development.
Innovation 01162025
Positive Train Control: The High-Tech System Helping Keep America's Railways on Track
Operating as a safety overlay system, PTC continuously monitors a train’s speed, weight and length along with track conditions to calculate stopping distances and prevent certain types of incidents. When a potential risk is detected – such as a train entering a work zone or moving onto unauthorized tracks – the onboard computer alerts the crew to take action.
Community 01152025
Union Pacific Supports Those Impacted by California Wildfires
Union Pacific is sending support to wildfire relief efforts in Southern California with a $50,000 donation to The American Red Cross California Wildfire Fund.
Safety 01072025
Thousands of Union Pacific Employees Weigh in on Safety Culture Assessment
Union Pacific is making progress on its goal to be the safest railroad in North America. As of November 2024, the railroad’s year-to-date derailment and personal injury rates improved 25% compared to one year ago.
But there is more work to be done.
Insights 12202024
Wishing You Happy Holidays and a Fulfilling 2025
I wish you and your families all the best over the holidays and am looking forward to a challenging and fulfilling 2025.
Insights 12182024
Union Pacific is Taking Action and Working with Communities on Blocked Crossings
Union Pacific understands the frustrations that can come when trains occupy crossings, and we are working on several fronts to develop and implement initiatives to reduce concerns in communities where we operate, including identifying the most impacted crossings on our network and ways to take action.
Innovation 12172024
Chick-fil-A Supply Taps Union Pacific for First Rail-Served Distribution Center
Chick-fil-A's new distribution center located at Union Pacific’s Prime Pointe Industrial Park near Hutchins, Texas, is the first rail-served distribution center operated by Chick-fil-A Supply. It receives potato products almost daily from Oregon.
Innovation 12162024
Union Pacific Invests Significantly in Intermodal Service
Over the past 10 years, Union Pacific has invested more than $33 billion in capital improvements in its network. This includes investments in four new intermodal ramps, five new autonomous wide-span cranes and the development of seven new focus sites.
Innovation 12112024
Union Pacific Expands Rail Solutions in Pacific Northwest with Agri Beef’s New Grain Facility
A three-year collaboration between Union Pacific Railroad and Agri Beef, a family-owned ranch-to-table beef company, is coming to fruition with the opening of Agri Beef’s state-of-the-art grain milling facility in Nyssa, Oregon.
Safety 12102024
Railroads, Regulators and Labor Partners Unite for Safety
Union Pacific recently met with other railroads, regulators and labor partners for a two-day Federal Railroad Administration Rail Share meeting, discussing safety best practices and fostering collaboration within the industry.
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