News Releases
- Union Pacific Reports Positive Train Control Progress: Installation Completed and Passenger Routes Implemented February 5, 2019Safety Union Pacific installed Positive Train Control (PTC) equipment on 100 percent of required route miles and implemented on all required passenger train routes. Implementation efforts continue to ensure PTC interoperability with other freight and passenger railroads operating on Union Pacific tracks by 2020, as allowed by federal law.
- Union Pacific Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2018 Results January 24, 2019Financial Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE: UNP) today reported record 2018 fourth quarter net income of $1.6 billion, or $2.12 per diluted share, which represents 29 and 39 percent increases, respectively, when compared to adjusted results for the fourth quarter 2017.
- Union Pacific Corporation Invites You to Join Its 4th Quarter 2018 Earnings Release Broadcast January 17, 2019Financial You are invited to listen to Union Pacific Corporation’s (NYSE: UNP) fourth quarter 2018 earnings release presentation that will be broadcast live over the Internet and via teleconference on Thursday, January 24, 2019, at 8:45 a.m. Eastern Time.
- Union Pacific Names Jim Vena Chief Operating Officer January 7, 2019People Union Pacific today named Jim Vena chief operating officer, effective Jan. 14. He served as executive vice president and chief operating officer at Canadian National (CN) until retiring in June 2016 after a 40-year CN career.
- Union Pacific Corporation Invites You to Join Its 4th Quarter 2018 Earnings Release Broadcast December 20, 2018Financial You are invited to listen to Union Pacific Corporation’s (NYSE: UNP) fourth quarter 2018 earnings release presentation that will be broadcast live over the Internet and via teleconference on Thursday, January 24, 2019, at 8:45 a.m. Eastern Time.
- Union Pacific Names Printz Bolin Vice President – External Relations November 27, 2018People Union Pacific named Printz Bolin vice president – External Relations, effective Dec. 1. He succeeds Mike Rock, who plans to retire Feb. 15, 2019, after 29 years of service.
- Union Pacific's Rob Knight Named Best CFO by Institutional Investor for Sixth Consecutive Year November 26, 2018Financial Institutional Investor magazine named Union Pacific Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Rob Knight Best CFO for the sixth consecutive year in its 2019 All-America Executive Team list of airfreight and surface transportation companies.
- Union Pacific Corporation CFO Rob Knight to Address the Credit Suisse 6th Annual Industrials Conference November 21, 2018Financial Rob Knight, chief financial officer of Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE: UNP), will address the Credit Suisse 6th Annual Industrials Conference at 9:30 a.m. ET on Thursday, November 29, 2018, in Palm Beach, Fla.
- Union Pacific Reports Positive Train Control Progress November 20, 2018Safety Union Pacific continues to make significant progress implementing positive train control (PTC). The company will meet all required deadlines for installing PTC on its network. As allowed by federal law, Union Pacific will continue to implement, test and refine the complex suite of technologies comprising the system in 2019-20.
- Union Pacific Corporation Declares Fourth Quarter 2018 Dividend November 15, 2018Financial The Board of Directors of Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE: UNP) has declared a quarterly dividend of 80 cents per share on the company’s common stock, payable December 28, 2018, to shareholders of record November 30, 2018.
- Union Pacific Corporation CFO Rob Knight to Address the Stephens and Baird Investor Conferences October 31, 2018Financial Rob Knight, chief financial officer of Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE: UNP), will address two investor conferences.
- Union Pacific Reports Record Third Quarter Results October 25, 2018Financial Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE: UNP) today reported 2018 third quarter net income of $1.6 billion, or a third quarter record $2.15 per diluted share.
- Partners Cut Ribbon on Dallas Plastic Packaging Facility October 23, 2018Service Katoen Natie and Union Pacific formally cut the ribbon on a state-of-the-art plastic packaging facility located in the Prime Pointe Industrial Park outside of Dallas, Texas on October 23, 2018.
- Union Pacific Corporation Invites You to Join Its 3rd Quarter 2018 Earnings Release Broadcast October 18, 2018Financial You are invited to listen to Union Pacific Corporation’s (NYSE: UNP) third quarter 2018 earnings release presentation that will be broadcast live over the Internet and via teleconference on Thursday, October 25, 2018, at 8:45 a.m. Eastern Time.
- Union Pacific Corporation Invites You to Join Its 3rd Quarter 2018 Earnings Release Broadcast September 27, 2018Financial You are invited to listen to Union Pacific Corporation’s (NYSE: UNP) third quarter 2018 earnings release presentation that will be broadcast live over the Internet and via teleconference on Thursday, October 25, 2018, at 8:45 a.m. Eastern Time.
- About Every Five Days, a Child Dies From a Train Collision September 20, 2018Safety In 2017 alone, 75 children ages 0-19 died because of a collision with a train. These collisions occur both at railroad crossings as well as when children walk or ride on or around railroad tracks.
- Union Pacific Announces Unified Plan 2020 September 17, 2018Service Union Pacific today announced its Unified Plan 2020, a new operating plan that implements Precision Scheduled Railroading principles. Unified Plan 2020 will launch Oct. 1 and will be rolled out in phases across the entire Union Pacific rail network.
- Union Pacific Awards $5.9 Million to Build Safe, Vibrant and Prosperous Communities September 11, 2018Community Union Pacific’s Community Ties Giving Program awarded nearly $5.9 million in 2018 local grants to roughly 600 nonprofit organizations throughout its 23-state system. Local grants provide small and medium-sized grants within the railroad’s priority cause areas: Safety, Workforce Development and Community Spaces.
- Union Pacific Elects William J. DeLaney to Board of Directors September 6, 2018Financial Union Pacific Corporation announced that William J. DeLaney has been elected to the company’s board of directors.
- Union Pacific Focuses on Rail Safety Week Community Partnerships September 5, 2018Safety A person or vehicle is hit by a train approximately every three hours in the United States. Union Pacific, Safe Kids Worldwide and local organizations across the railroad’s 23 states are planning efforts to change the sobering statistic during National Rail Safety Week, Sept. 23-29.
- Union Pacific Reports Positive Train Control Progress August 29, 2018Safety Union Pacific continues to make significant progress implementing positive train control (PTC). The company will meet all required deadlines for installing PTC on its network. As allowed by federal law, Union Pacific will continue to implement, test and refine the complex suite of technologies comprising the system in 2019-20.
- Union Pacific Announces Executive Management Appointments August 15, 2018People Chief Operating Officer Cameron Scott announces retirement. Company shifts its Network Planning & Operations Function to better align with strategic vision.
- BASF Recognizes Union Pacific for Efforts to Deliver a More Sustainable Future August 2, 2018Service Union Pacific was the only railroad recognized as a Supplier of the Year for Performance in Sustainability in North America by BASF Corporation, a company dedicated to creating chemistry for a sustainable future. The award is given to suppliers exhibiting a strong commitment supporting BASF’s dedication toward environmental, social and economic success. Nine companies received honors in logistics, raw materials, and technical goods and services categories.
- Union Pacific Honored for Transportation Excellence July 30, 2018Service Union Pacific received the 2018 Nissan North America Logistics Value to Customers Award for providing transportation solutions supporting a new model launch and its Hurricane Harvey recovery efforts last summer.
- Union Pacific Corporation Announces a 10 Percent Dividend Increase for Third Quarter 2018 July 26, 2018Financial Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE: UNP) announced that its Board of Directors today voted to increase the quarterly dividend on the Company’s common shares by 10 percent to 80 cents per share. The increased dividend is payable September 28, 2018, to shareholders of record August 31, 2018.
- Union Pacific Appoints Lynden Tennison Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer July 26, 2018People Union Pacific today appointed Lynden Tennison executive vice president and chief strategy officer, effective August 1. A 26-year Union Pacific veteran, Tennison has been senior vice president and chief information officer since February 2005.
- Union Pacific Reports Record Second Quarter Results July 19, 2018Financial Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE: UNP) today reported 2018 second quarter net income of $1.5 billion, or a second quarter record $1.98 per diluted share.
- The Race to Promontory: The Transcontinental Railroad and the American West July 16, 2018Heritage & Steam Union Pacific, in partnership with Joslyn Art Museum and the Union Pacific Museum in Council Bluffs, Iowa, announces a new travelling exhibition in recognition of the 150th anniversary of the completion of the transcontinental railroad.
- Union Pacific Corporation Invites You to Join Its 2nd Quarter 2018 Earnings Release Broadcast July 12, 2018Financial You are invited to listen to Union Pacific Corporation’s (NYSE: UNP) second quarter 2018 earnings release presentation that will be broadcast live over the Internet and via teleconference on Thursday, July 19, 2018, at 8:45 a.m. Eastern Time.
- Union Pacific Spotlights Safe Chemical Transportation July 9, 2018Safety Union Pacific recognized 54 companies with its distinguished Pinnacle Award for their commitment to safely transport chemical products. The annual award honors customers who implement release prevention protocols, corrective action plans and have zero non-accident releases (NARs) of regulated hazardous materials shipments.
- Union Pacific Increasing Track Speed in Southwest Minnesota June 22, 2018Service Union Pacific will increase the maximum track speed limit from 30 to 40 mph on the rail line running parallel to Highway 60 in Worthington, Minnesota.
- Union Pacific Corporation Invites You to Join Its 2nd Quarter 2018 Earnings Release Broadcast June 21, 2018Financial You are invited to listen to Union Pacific Corporation’s (NYSE: UNP) second quarter 2018 earnings release presentation that will be broadcast live over the Internet and via teleconference on Thursday, July 19, 2018, at 8:45 a.m. Eastern Time.
- Union Pacific Corporation CFO Rob Knight to Address the UBS Industrials & Transports Conference June 6, 2018Financial Rob Knight, chief financial officer of Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE: UNP), will address the UBS Industrials & Transports Conference at 9:30 a.m. ET on Wednesday, June 13, 2018, in New York City, N.Y.
- Union Pacific Delivers on its Mission of Service May 29, 2018Environment Union Pacific today released its 2017 Building America Report, demonstrating its commitment to operate a safe, efficient and environmentally responsible rail network.
- Union Pacific Corporation Invites You to Join Its 2018 Investor Day Broadcast May 24, 2018Financial The presentations will be broadcast live over the Internet from Omaha, Nebraska, on Thursday, May 31, 2018, from 12:00 p.m. CT until approximately 4:30 p.m.
- Union Pacific Corporation CFO Rob Knight to Address the Wolfe Research 11th Annual Global Transportation Conference May 16, 2018Financial Rob Knight, chief financial officer of Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE: UNP), will address the Wolfe Research 11th Annual Global Transportation Conference at 9:00 a.m. ET on Wednesday, May 23, 2018, in New York City, N.Y.
- Union Pacific Names Clark Ponthier Senior Vice President-Supply Chain and Continuous Improvement May 11, 2018People Ponthier will be responsible for purchasing, strategic sourcing, industrial engineering activities and continuous improvement. He brings 30 years of experience in broad supply chain, manufacturing and engineering at Fortune 500 companies.
- Union Pacific Corporation Declares Second Quarter 2018 Dividend May 10, 2018Financial The Board of Directors of Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE: UNP) has declared a quarterly dividend of 73 cents per share on the company’s common stock, payable June 29, 2018, to shareholders of record May 31, 2018.
- Union Pacific Corporation CEO Lance Fritz to Address the Bank of America Merrill Lynch 2018 Transportation Conference May 8, 2018Financial Lance Fritz, chairman, president and chief executive officer of Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE: UNP), will address the Bank of America Merrill Lynch 2018 Transportation Conference at 11:20 a.m. ET on Tuesday, May 15, 2018, in Boston, Massachusetts.
- Union Pacific is Top Class I Railroad on Military Times’ Best for Vets Employer Rankings May 7, 2018People Union Pacific earned the No. 68 spot on Military Times’ Best for Vets: Employers 2018 list. This is the railroad’s eighth time on the list. Rankings are based on recruiting, mentoring, on-the-job training and spouse employment.
- Union Pacific Corporation Invites You to Join Its 2018 Investor Day Broadcast May 1, 2018Financial The presentations will be broadcast live over the Internet from Omaha, Nebraska, on Thursday, May 31, 2018, from 12:00 p.m. CT until approximately 4:30 p.m.
- Union Pacific, California Air Management Districts Partner in New Emission-Reducing Switching Locomotives Initiative May 1, 2018Environment, Technology & Innovation Union Pacific is partnering with the Bay Area Air Quality Management District and Sacramento Metropolitan Air Quality Management District to repower 10 low horsepower diesel-electric locomotives into new EPA Tier 4 switchers for its yard switching locomotive fleet beginning in fall 2018. The new switchers will reduce particulate matter and oxides of nitrogen emissions by more than 90 percent during operations when compared to older locomotives.
- Union Pacific is Safest U.S. Railroad for Third Consecutive Year April 30, 2018Safety Union Pacific became the safest U.S. Class 1 railroad in employee safety for the third consecutive year.
- Union Pacific Announces National Park Foundation Partnership Encouraging Next Gen to Explore America’s Backyard April 27, 2018Community Union Pacific’s history with the national parks started with creating iconic western parks like Yellowstone, Zion, Grand Canyon and Death Valley, when the railroad provided access to pristine landscapes that were otherwise virtually impossible to visit. Union Pacific today announced a new commitment to help preserve our nation’s most unique and inspiring spaces with its multi-year, $3 million partnership with the National Park Foundation for the Find Your Park/Encuentra Tu Parque movement.
- Union Pacific Reports Positive Train Control Progress April 26, 2018Safety Union Pacific continues to make strides implementing positive train control (PTC). The company anticipates it will meet all required deadlines for installing PTC on its network. As allowed by federal law, Union Pacific will continue to implement, test and refine the complex suite of technologies comprising the system in 2019-20.
- Union Pacific Reports Record First Quarter Results April 26, 2018Financial Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE: UNP) today reported 2018 first quarter net income of $1.3 billion, or a first-quarter record $1.68 per diluted share. This compares to about $1.1 billion, or $1.32 per diluted share, in the first quarter 2017.
- Montana Transportation Infrastructure Receives $2.1 million Boost from Union Pacific April 23, 2018Capital Investment Montana’s transportation infrastructure will receive a $2.1 million boost from Union Pacific Railroad in 2018. The company’s planned private investment will enhance safety, operating efficiency and support customer service.
- Minnesota Transportation Infrastructure Receives $6 Million Boost from Union Pacific April 20, 2018Capital Investment Minnesota’s transportation infrastructure will receive a $6 million boost from Union Pacific Railroad in 2018. The company’s planned private investment will enhance safety, operating efficiency and support customer service.
- Union Pacific Corporation Invites You to Join Its 1st Quarter 2018 Earnings Release Broadcast April 19, 2018Financial You are invited to listen to Union Pacific Corporation’s (NYSE: UNP) first quarter 2018 earnings release presentation that will be broadcast live over the Internet and via teleconference on Thursday, April 26, 2018, at 8:45 a.m. Eastern Time.
- Wisconsin Transportation Infrastructure Receives $9.7 Million Boost from Union Pacific April 18, 2018Capital Investment Wisconsin’s transportation infrastructure will receive a $9.7 million boost from Union Pacific Railroad in 2018. The company’s planned private investment will enhance safety, operating efficiency and support customer service.
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