Status of the Railroad - A Message from Kenny Rocker, EVP, Marketing & Sales

To Our Customers, 

This month, I’ve had the opportunity to attend numerous industry meetings and one‑on‑one customer discussions and I truly appreciate the chance to connect with so many of you. These personal connections strengthen our partnerships and help us win together in the marketplace.

I’m incredibly proud of our team and the recognition we’ve received this month from customers and organizations across all our business teams:

• 2026 Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies list in the Trucking, Transportation and Logistics category
• Third Consecutive Perfect Peak Season
• North America’s best performing railroad for intermodal service in 2025 in the Intermodal Service Scorecard published by the Journal of Commerce
• Premier Supplier of the Year 2025 - Trinity Industries
• 2025 Rail Vendor of the Year - Evergreen Shipping Agency
• Our Loup subsidiary was awarded the 2025 Carrier of the Year by Ryan Transportation. 

We are grateful for the recognition and are committed to the service we sold you.

Our Metrics 
For the week ending February 20, 2026, our performance continues to demonstrate the team’s commitment to delivering dependable service and ongoing support for your business.

• Freight Car Velocity – 240 miles per day
• Train Velocity – 21.3 miles per hour
• Terminal Dwell – 19.4 hours 

New Pricing Tool Launches Next Month
Next month we are rolling out our new Price My Shipment tool, the redesigned experience includes fast, intuitive pricing to get your freight moving. You will gain access to a personalized dashboard — allowing you to favorite your most frequently used price and rule documents. Tools and insights are also front and center, making it easier to act quickly without navigating multiple pages.

I’m excited about the enhancements this brings to your day‑to‑day interactions with Union Pacific and remain committed to delivering tools that support your business.

UP-NS Merger Application Update
Last week, we submitted notice to the Surface Transportation Board (STB) of our intent to refile the Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern merger application. We are committed to providing the requested information to the STB and refiling on April 30. 

We know you may be hearing a lot about the merger, including some misinformation. Get the facts at The Great Connection: Creating America’s First Transcontinental Railroad website.

We Value Your Partnership
Thank you for continuing to place your trust in Union Pacific. We’re dedicated to using technology and innovation to deliver an even better experience and help your business move forward.

Sincerely,

Kenny Rocker 
Executive Vice President, Marketing & Sales