Innovation 06092025
Learn How Union Pacific Powers Customer Solutions with Technology
Supply chains are always evolving, and staying ahead means embracing technology. Union Pacific recently hosted a webinar to showcase how innovation is enhancing shipment visibility, safety and service for customers. Read Story
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Safety 06032025
Rebuilding a Culture: De Soto Car Shop Sets the Standard, Wins Union Pacific's Top Mechanical Honor
Union Pacific’s De Soto Car Shop is used to tackling big projects, but it recently faced its most challenging rebuild to date – its culture. Today, the shop is home to one of the railroad’s most admired turnarounds and the recipient of the Steel Wheel Award.
Innovation 05302025
Union Pacific on Track to Complete First-of-its-Kind Hybrid Locomotive Pilot
The first of Union Pacific’s cutting-edge hybrid-battery electric locomotives – built in partnership with ZTR, a leading rail technology company – is on track to complete its pilot in 2026.
Heritage 05272025
Union Pacific's Big Boy 4014 Will Make Two Whistle-Stops in Colorado During Limited 2025 Excursion
Union Pacific's legendary steam locomotive, Big Boy No. 4014, will make two whistle-stops in Greeley, Colorado, this summer as part of a limited summer excursion.
Safety 05232025
Union Pacific Aims to Drive Safer, More Fluid Operations at Southern Border
Meeting in the middle is great in most scenarios – but a railroad bridge straddling the international border between the U.S. and Mexico is not one of them.
Real Railroaders 05222025
Preparing Today’s Railroad Leaders for Tomorrow’s Success
Union Pacific’s Operating Excellence workshop annually brings together leaders representing all crafts across its 23-state network. The focus: safe operations, informed decisions and strong teams, underscoring the railroad’s commitment to continuous improvement and workforce development.
Safety 05152025
Moving Mountains: Union Pacific Clears Way for Safe, Reliable Rail Service
Union Pacific will move mountains to safely deliver the service we sold our customers – and the railroad’s rockfall mitigation teams help make it possible.
Insights 05142025
Everyone Plays a Role in Rail Safety
Whether you’re a parent, a teacher, a friend or simply someone who lives near train tracks, you have the power to save a life by spreading awareness of rail safety.
Safety 05132025
A Culture Built on Trust: Terrell Leads by Example, Earns Union Pacific's Top Safety Honor
When Randy Terrell learned he would receive Union Pacific’s highest safety honor, he didn’t think of himself.
Heritage 05062025
Union Pacific Unveils Lincoln Locomotive to Celebrate Legacy of Innovation
Union Pacific officially unveiled its commemorative Lincoln Locomotive, No. 1616, on April 30 to a standing-room-only crowd at the Jenks Locomotive Shop in North Little Rock, Arkansas.
Innovation 05012025
Union Pacific: Working with Customers to Reduce Our Collective Carbon Footprint
Railroads and their rolling, low-friction steel-on-steel operations are simply the most fuel-efficient way to transport goods and material over land, with one train able to move one ton of freight nearly 500 miles on a single gallon of gas.
Heritage 04302025
Union Pacific Unveils Commemorative Lincoln Locomotive No. 1616 with First Trip Planned in May
New locomotive honors Abraham Lincoln’s vision that unleashed economic innovation for America’s supply chain
Insights 04292025
The Future of Rail: Faster, Smarter Deliveries for Customers
Union Pacific continues to harness groundbreaking solutions to redefine operations, enhance safety and expand capacity for future growth – all while keeping the supply chain moving. New technology is advancing productivity across all facets of rail operations, while prioritizing the needs of employees and customers.
Safety 04282025
Union Pacific Celebrates Record Number of Companies for Safely Transporting Chemicals
Union Pacific Railroad recognized 147 companies with the 2024 Pinnacle Award for their dedication and commitment to safely transporting chemicals by rail. The annual award honors customers who implement release prevention protocols, corrective action plans and have zero non-accident releases of regulated hazardous materials shipments.
Innovation 04252025
Union Pacific Welcomes Lower Colorado River Authority to its Network
Union Pacific welcomes the Lower Colorado River Authority to our premier rail network.
Insights 04242025
Union Pacific Achieves Record First Quarter Operating Results Remaining Focused on Safety, Service and Operational Excellence
We achieved record first quarter operating results despite facing unexpected external dynamics thrown at us. We focused on what we can control, and our results prove we have what it takes to look the unexpected in the eye – and deliver.
Innovation 04232025
Union Pacific Railroad Announces Ratified Agreement with National Conference of Firemen & Oilers
Union Pacific is pleased to announce members of the National Conference of Firemen and Oilers (NCFO) ratified a five-year agreement with Union Pacific Railroad.
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