Innovation
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.
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.
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.
Innovation 04152025
Union Pacific CEO Jim Vena Gives Inspirational Speech to Progress Rail Leaders
Union Pacific Railroad is proud to work with nearly 5,000 suppliers across its network, including Progress Rail, a Caterpillar company. CEO Jim Vena recently spoke with 100 leaders at the company’s Global Leadership Conference, sharing Union Pacific’s strategy, and the culture and mindset it takes to grow.
Innovation 04082025
Union Pacific and Short Lines: Critical Partners for Growth
Did you know 25% of Union Pacific’s volume originates or terminates on a short line railroad?
Innovation 03272025
Union Pacific and Short Line Primed for Growth in Kansas City
A new agreement between Union Pacific and Jaguar Transport Holdings LLC is geared for long-term growth in the heart of Kansas City.
Innovation 03172025
Union Pacific's Twin Cities Intermodal Terminal Growing Strong
Union Pacific’s Twin Cities Intermodal Terminal has grown steadily each year since it opened four years ago, providing customers in the Upper Midwest region access to key markets on the West Coast.
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.
- Union Pacific Continuously 'Raising the Bar' on Service 02122025
- Positive Train Control: The High-Tech System Helping Keep America's Railways on Track 01162025
- Chick-fil-A Supply Taps Union Pacific for First Rail-Served Distribution Center 12172024
- Union Pacific Invests Significantly in Intermodal Service 12162024
- Union Pacific Expands Rail Solutions in Pacific Northwest with Agri Beef’s New Grain Facility 12112024
- Union Pacific Technical Training Breaks the Mold with 3D Printing 11262024
- Union Pacific’s New Texarkana Focus Site Provides Customers Competitive Access to Rail 11212024
- Union Pacific's Energy Management System Enhances Train Handling, Optimizes Performance 11142024
- Union Pacific Honors 16 Companies with Annual Sustainability Partner Award 11122024
- Volkswagen's New Texas Port Facility Fuels Mutual Growth with Union Pacific 11112024
- Synergies in Market Reach and Tech Lead to Growth with Timber Customer 11072024
- Union Pacific Engages with Customers on Journey to Grow and Win Together 10292024