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. Read Story
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Community 02272025
Union Pacific Supports Illinois Nonprofit Empowering U.S. Veterans
After serving in the armed forces, many U.S. veterans face challenges competing in an ever-changing job market. The Goodwill Industries of Northern Illinois’ Sauk Valley Veterans Program, funded in part by a local grant from Union Pacific’s Community Ties Giving Program, is helping those who served their country develop the skills and confidence to secure employment.
Safety 02252025
Union Pacific Honors 300 Train Dispatchers for Essential Contributions to Safety
More than 300 Union Pacific train dispatchers earned a 2024 Guardian Award for their vital role in helping keep employees, customers and communities safe. Five honorees have earned this recognition for an incredible 25 consecutive years.
Innovation 02212025
Union Pacific Empowers Railroaders to Pursue What’s Possible with Free College Tuition
Union Pacific is committed to growing its team’s potential, providing resources for employees to hone their skills and keep up with the latest trends in their field. In 2024, the railroad invested more than $1 million in free college tuition for employees through its industry-leading Educational Assistance Program.
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.
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.
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