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Union Pacific CEO Visits Southern Border; Rail Bridge Reopening at Midnight
Given the urgency of the humanitarian crisis at the Southern border, and the impact the closed border is having on its operations, Union Pacific CEO Jim Vena traveled there today with several members of the UP team.

Union Pacific Team Reaches Safety Landmark in Los Angeles
The Los Angeles Basin is a busy railroad corridor, but no matter how busy it gets, a Union Pacific Engineering team puts safety first.

Union Pacific, Operation Lifesaver Sponsor Rail Safety Training for Texas Law Enforcement
When a trespassing or grade crossing incident occurs, law enforcement officers are often the first responders on scene, which is why it’s critical that they’re familiar with railroad operations and grade crossing conditions to ensure safety for themselves and the public.
- Union Pacific Statement on Labor NegotiationsUpdated Thursday, Sept. 15
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- Tax policy: With a fair global playing field, we’re unstoppableRaising the corporate tax rate, as is being proposed by the Biden administration and some in Congress, would have a lasting negative impact on our ability to compete and win on a global playing field and would hamper job growth on our shores.
- We Must Help Communities Gain Strength from DiversityWe can, we will, and we must help our communities gain strength from their diversity.
- Commuter Trains will Continue to Run on Chicago's UP North, Northwest and West LinesChicago commuters receive safe, reliable service on the UP North, Northwest and West lines. This will not change. We have been clear with Metra that commuter trains will continue to run on these lines and service will not be degraded or halted. A new agreement would bring the UP-Metra service contract into alignment with contracts Union Pacific has with other commuter operators across its system.
- Union Pacific Seeks Declaratory Judgement on Common Carrier ObligationUnion Pacific and Metra have a long-standing relationship, governed by a Purchase of Service Agreement (PSA) that expires Feb. 29, 2020. We are committed to maintaining and preserving our relationship with Metra. For Metra customers, there will not be a change in service as a result of this federal court filing.