Status of the Railroad - A Message from Kenny Rocker, EVP, Marketing & Sales
Announcement Number: CN2025-5
Categories: General Announcements
Posted Date: March 31, 2025
To Our Customers,
As we wrap up the first quarter of 2025, our team remains dedicated to being the best railroad in North America, by successfully executing our Safety, Service and Operational Excellence = Growth strategy. Delivering exceptional service is a key part of this strategy; we are committed to providing the service we sold and supporting our customers every step of the way.
Our Metrics
Despite the winter weather challenges faced in late February and throughout March, our latest weekly metrics for the week ending March 28, 2025, reflect a fluid and resilient network. Our service performance highlights the team’s unwavering commitment to deliver exceptional service.
- Freight Car Velocity – 213 miles per day
- Train Velocity – 18.9 miles per hour
- Terminal Dwell – 22.4 hours
Looking to Expand Your Business?
Union Pacific’s Network and Industrial Development (NEID) and Short Line teams are essential partners for growing your rail business. Our NEID experts offer guidance and project management for businesses wanting to build, expand or find a rail-served solution on Union Pacific. Meanwhile, our Short Line team seeks opportunities to extend our rail reach and deliver excellent customer service.
We feature nearly 30 large-scale development sites available, ideal for custom building new warehouses or industrial facilities. Union Pacific continuously develops new projects and offers more than 2,000 buildings and industrial sites with potential rail service located within a half mile of our rail lines.
Recently, Hyundai Steel Corp joined the Union Pacific rail network, announcing their first-ever U.S. steel mill in Louisiana. This significant project involved months of coordinating with multiple agencies, showcasing our team’s ability to find the perfect location. Our NEID experts are ready to help you find the best site for your business.
We also formed a new partnership with Jaguar Transport Holdings LLC to enhance customer service and support regional economic growth in the Kansas City area. The collaboration allows Union Pacific to focus on fast, reliable long-haul service from the site in central Kansas City, while Jaguar will offer five-day-a-week short-haul services via its new short line railroad. If you have a business opportunity, our Short Line team is here to help.
Thank You
As always, thank you for choosing Union Pacific as your transportation provider. I am excited about the opportunities ahead to growth with you. We have good momentum and focus on what’s possible as we continue our journey to be the best railroad in North America.
Sincerely,
Kenny Rocker
Executive Vice President, Marketing & Sales