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Chief Safety Officer Rod Doerr shares why every person plays a role in rail safety.

From coaching new hires to building trust across teams, Backhoe Operator Randy Terrell has worked to embed safety into the DNA of every decision, every day, for decades. 

On National Train Day, Union Pacific No. 1616 visited Portland, Oregon, for its first-ever public viewing. 

Union Pacific President Beth Whited will transition from her role as the railroad’s first female president to become a strategic advisor effective July 1, 2025.

For the third consecutive year, MODE Global recognized Union Pacific with its Railroad Carrier of the Year award for continuing to drive the company’s growth and excellence in delivering customer solutions.

Union Pacific is proud to connect the new Capital Area Rail Terminal in Jefferson City, Missouri, to our extensive 23-state rail network. 

Union Pacific is continuously exploring new technologies and new ways of doing business to reduce fuel consumption and GHG emissions.

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.

Union Pacific recognized 147 companies with the 2024 Pinnacle Award for their dedication and commitment to safely transporting chemicals by rail.