Union Pacific Receives First Stick of Long Rail as Rocky Mountain Steel Mills Opens New Rail Mill
Rocky Mountain Steel Mills announced today that Union Pacific Railroad received the first stick of rail from Rocky Mountain Steel’s new long rail mill at its Pueblo, Colorado facility, marking the official commencement of operations at the new, $1.2 billion facility. Union Pacific leadership, led by Chief Executive Officer Jim Vena, visited the Colorado mill for a tour and meeting with Rocky Mountain Steel Mills employees. In April, Union Pacific and Rocky Mountain Steel reached a new seven-year contract for the domestic production of steel rails, underscoring the railroad’s commitment to buying the majority of its rail from the Colorado-based steelmaker.
Union Pacific Corporation Announces Second Quarter 2026 Earnings Release Date
Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE: UNP) will release second quarter 2026 financial and operating results on Thursday, July 23, 2026, at 7:45 a.m. ET. The company’s management team will host a conference call and live webcast at 8:45 a.m. ET.
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern Respond to STB’s Request for Supplemental Information, Submitting First Round of Their Responses
Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE: UNP) and Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) today submitted the first portion of their responses to the Surface Transportation Board’s (STB) May 28, 2026, request for additional information to support their accepted merger application.
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern Celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary
Union Pacific’s legendary Big Boy No. 4014 took center stage in Philadelphia on the Fourth of July as tens of thousands gathered for the America250 Block Party, commemorating the nation’s 250th anniversary.
Union Pacific Corporation Announces Second Quarter 2026 Earnings Release Date
Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE: UNP) will release second quarter 2026 financial and operating results on Thursday, July 23, 2026, at 7:45 a.m. ET. The company’s management team will host a conference call and live webcast at 8:45 a.m. ET.
Union Pacific Corporation CEO Jim Vena and CFO Jennifer Hamann to Address the NYSE 2026 European Investor Conference – In Association with Bank of America
Jim Vena, chief executive officer, and Jennifer Hamann, executive vice president and chief financial officer, of Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE: UNP) will address the NYSE 2026 European Investor Conference – In Association with Bank of America on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. ET.
Union Pacific Mourns the Passing of Dick Davidson
Richard “Dick” Davidson, the former chairman and chief executive officer of Union Pacific Railroad who helped shape the modern railroad by expanding its footprint and advancing its technology, has died at the age of 84.
Union Pacific Railroad’s Newest Commemorative Locomotive No. 4547 Embarks on First Freight Mission Hauling Artemis III Rocket Parts
Marking a milestone in innovation and collaboration, Union Pacific Railroad on Tuesday unveiled its newest commemorative locomotive with Northrop Grumman and Wabtec, as No. 4547 began its first mission hauling Space Launch System solid rocket motor segments for NASA’s Artemis III lunar exploration program.
Creating America’s First Transcontinental Railroad: STB Accepts Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern Merger Application
Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE: UNP) and Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) today applauded the Surface Transportation Board (STB)’s decision to accept their merger application, calling it an important step toward a reinvigorated, more competitive U.S. railroad industry. The companies acknowledged the STB’s request for additional information on their amended merger application, reiterating their commitment to work constructively with the STB.
Union Pacific Corporation Declares Second Quarter 2026 Dividend
The Board of Directors of Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE: UNP) has declared a quarterly dividend of $1.38 per share on the company’s common stock, payable June 30, 2026, to shareholders of record May 29, 2026.
Union Pacific Corporation CEO Jim Vena to Address the RBC Canadian Industrials Conference
Jim Vena, chief executive officer of Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE: UNP) will address the RBC Canadian Industrials Conference on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. ET.
Union Pacific to Address the Wolfe Research 19th Annual Global Transportation & Industrials Conference
Jim Vena, chief executive officer and Jennifer Hamann, executive vice president and chief financial officer, of Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE: UNP) will address the Wolfe Research 19th Annual Global Transportation & Industrials Conference on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at 9:50 a.m. ET.
UP & NS Amended Merger Application Estimates Shippers Will Save $3.5 Billion Annually
Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE: UNP) and Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) today submitted an amended merger application to the Surface Transportation Board (STB) seeking approval to create America’s first transcontinental railroad. Additional analysis reinforces that the combination will drive growth, enable substantial cost savings for shippers and strengthen the U.S. supply chain.
Union Pacific’s Big Boy to Tour the Northeast
Union Pacific’s famed Big Boy No. 4014, the world’s largest operating steam locomotive, will journey to the East Coast for the first time in collaboration with Norfolk Southern, as part of a historic coast-to-coast tour as both railroads celebrate America’s 250th anniversary. The tour includes a Fourth of July celebration in Philadelphia, major display events in eight cities and more than 50 whistle-stops in 10 states, including stops for the first time in Indiana, Ohio, New York and Pennsylvania.
Union Pacific Recognizes Companies with Pinnacle Award for Safely Shipping Hazardous Materials
Union Pacific Railroad recognized 138 companies with the 2025 Pinnacle Award for their dedication and commitment to safely transporting chemicals by rail. The annual award honors customers who implement release prevention protocols, corrective action plans and have zero non-accident releases of regulated hazardous materials shipments.
Union Pacific Reports First Quarter 2026 Results
Union Pacific reported 2026 first quarter net income of $1.7 billion, or $2.87 per diluted share.
Union Pacific Corporation Announces First Quarter 2026 Earnings Release Date
Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE: UNP) will release first quarter 2026 financial and operating results on Thursday, April 23, 2026, at 7:45 a.m. ET. The company’s management team will host a conference call and live webcast at 8:45 a.m. ET.
Union Pacific and Rocky Mountain Steel Mills Announce New Long-Term Contract for Domestic Rail Production
The contract represents a significant commitment to domestic steel production, the United Steelworkers and the historic steel town of Pueblo, Colorado.
U.S. Labor Secretary Joins 250th Celebration for Look at Big Boy No. 4014
U.S. Department of Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer climbed into the cab of Union Pacific’s famed Big Boy No. 4014 on April 11 as part of a tour led by CEO Jim Vena in Roseville, California. The visit occurred during the legendary locomotive’s first public display on its historic coast-to-coast tour in celebration of America’s 250th birthday.
The Journey Begins: Union Pacific’s Famed Big Boy Kicks Off America 250 Tour from Historic Transcontinental Site
Union Pacific’s legendary Big Boy No. 4014 steam locomotive embarked on its first coast-to-coast tour today in celebration of America’s 250th anniversary with a kickoff ceremony held at Milepost 0 in downtown, Sacramento – the historic site where Central Pacific Railroad began construction on the first transcontinental railroad line in 1863.