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- Union Pacific Announces Redesigned Charitable Giving Program February 1, 2018Community Union Pacific today unveiled its Community Ties Giving Program, which increases its overall community giving to more than $20 million. Designed to support two primary giving pillars – local grants and key partnerships – the company’s philanthropic outreach aligns with its longstanding commitment to Building America.
- Union Pacific Names Cindy Sanborn Regional Vice President January 26, 2018People Union Pacific today named Cindy Sanborn regional vice president of Transportation for its Western Region, effective February 16, 2018. She succeeds Richard Castagna, who will retire after nearly 25 years of service.
- Union Pacific Begins Brazos Yard Construction in Texas, the Largest Facility Capital Investment in Company History January 25, 2018Capital Investment Union Pacific Railroad began construction this month on its Brazos Yard in Robertson County, Texas. The $550 million rail yard represents the largest capital investment in a single facility in the company’s 155-year history. Brazos Yard will have the capacity to switch up to 1,300 rail cars per day, making it one of the highest capacity yards on Union Pacific’s 23-state network. As the first yard of its kind to be built in more than a generation, it will showcase best practices in operating efficiency, technology and innovation.
- Union Pacific Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2017 Results January 25, 2018Financial Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE: UNP) today reported 2017 fourth quarter net income of $7.3 billion, or $9.25 per diluted share compared to $1.39 per diluted share in the fourth quarter 2016. Fourth quarter 2017 results include previously-disclosed adjustments reflecting the impact of corporate tax reform. Excluding those items, 2017 fourth quarter adjusted net income was $1.2 billion, or $1.53 per diluted share, 5 and 10 percent increases, respectively, when compared to 2016.
- Union Pacific Named Fortune's Most Admired for Eight Consecutive Years January 19, 2018General Fortune named Union Pacific the most admired company for the eighth consecutive year, marking the 15th time in 19 years the company has been named No. 1 among trucking, transportation and logistics leaders. The magazine’s annual World’s Most Admired list is published in its February edition, on newsstands on Jan. 22.
- Union Pacific Corporation Invites You to Join Its 4th Quarter 2017 Earnings Release Broadcast January 18, 2018Financial You are invited to listen to Union Pacific Corporation’s (NYSE: UNP) fourth quarter 2017 earnings release presentation that will be broadcast live over the Internet and via teleconference on Thursday, January 25, 2018, at 8:45 a.m. Eastern Time.
- Union Pacific Increasing Track Speed in Bigelow January 15, 2018Service Union Pacific will increase the maximum track speed limit from 40 to 49 mph on the rail line paralleling Highway 59 in Bigelow, Minnesota.
- Union Pacific's Rob Knight Named Best CFO January 15, 2018Financial Institutional Investor magazine named Union Pacific Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Rob Knight Best CFO for the fifth consecutive year in its 2018 All-America Executive Team list of transportation companies.
- Union Pacific Corporation Invites You to Join Its 4th Quarter 2017 Earnings Release Broadcast December 21, 2017Financial You are invited to listen to Union Pacific Corporation’s (NYSE: UNP) fourth quarter 2017 earnings release presentation that will be broadcast live over the Internet and via teleconference on Thursday, January 25, 2018, at 8:45 a.m. Eastern Time.
- Union Pacific Honored for Transportation Service Excellence December 14, 2017Service Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics Vehicle Services Americas Inc. (WWL), the primary North American logistics provider for Nissan vehicles, recognized Union Pacific with its President’s Award. WWL selected Union Pacific from its many truck and rail providers based on reliable, efficient performance and excellent customer service.
- Union Pacific Taps Into Silicon Valley by Partnering with Plug and Play to Drive Freight Transportation Innovation November 29, 2017Technology & Innovation The world’s largest publicly traded freight railroad, Union Pacific, is tapping into Silicon Valley to drive freight transportation innovation by partnering with Plug and Play, the world’s largest startup accelerator and innovation center.
- Union Pacific Increasing Track Speed in Southwest Minnesota November 20, 2017Service Union Pacific will increase the maximum track speed limit from 30 to 49 mph on the rail line running parallel to 2nd Avenue in Heron Lake, Minnesota.
- Union Pacific Reports Third Quarter Positive Train Control Progress November 17, 2017Safety Union Pacific continues to make strides implementing positive train control (PTC).
- Union Pacific Corporation Announces a 10 Percent Dividend Increase for Fourth Quarter 2017 November 16, 2017Financial 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 66.5 cents per share. The increased dividend is payable December 28, 2017, to shareholders of record as of November 30, 2017.
- Union Pacific Corporation CFO Rob Knight to Address the Credit Suisse 5th Annual Industrials Conference November 15, 2017Financial Rob Knight, chief financial officer of Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE: UNP), will address the Credit Suisse 5th Annual Industrials Conference at 8:45 a.m. ET on Wednesday, November 29, 2017, in Palm Beach, Florida.
- Union Pacific Corporation CFO Rob Knight to Address the Stephens and Baird Investor Conferences November 1, 2017Financial Rob Knight, chief financial officer of Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE: UNP), will address two investor conferences in November.
- Union Pacific Reports Third Quarter 2017 Results October 26, 2017Financial Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE: UNP) today reported 2017 third quarter net income of $1.2 billion, or a $1.50 per diluted share. This compares to $1.1 billion, or $1.36 per diluted share, in the third quarter 2016.
- Katoen Natie Breaks Ground on Dallas Plastic Packaging Facility October 25, 2017Service Katoen Natie and Union Pacific gathered with supporters today to formally break ground on a new state-of-the-art plastic packaging facility. Construction for the site is now underway at the Prime Pointe Industrial Park, which is a 3,000-acre industrial park located in South Dallas County and is adjacent to Union Pacific's Dallas Intermodal Terminal (DIT).
- Union Pacific Unveils Commemorative Locomotive Honoring U.S. Armed Forces October 19, 2017Heritage & Steam Union Pacific paid tribute to the United States armed forces by unveiling UP No. 1943 The Spirit locomotive at San Antonio's Sunset Station today. Only the 16th commemorative locomotive presented in Union Pacific's 155-year history, UP No. 1943's arrival was welcomed by a group of veterans to kick off its Salute to the Military Tour, a series of community displays across Union Pacific’s network.
- Union Pacific Corporation Invites You to Join Its 3rd Quarter 2017 Earnings Release Broadcast October 19, 2017Financial You are invited to listen to Union Pacific Corporation’s (NYSE: UNP) third quarter 2017 earnings release presentation that will be broadcast live over the Internet and via teleconference on Thursday, October 26, 2017, at 8:45 a.m. Eastern Time.
- Union Pacific Announces Finance Department Appointments; Mary Jones' and Pat O'Malley's Retirements October 5, 2017People Union Pacific has named Jon Panzer vice president and treasurer, Jennifer Hamann vice president-Planning and Analysis, and Bryan Clark vice president-Tax. Mary Jones, vice president and treasurer, and Pat O’Malley, vice president-Tax have announced their retirements.
- Union Pacific Corporation Invites You to Join Its 3rd Quarter 2017 Earnings Release Broadcast September 28, 2017Financial You are invited to listen to Union Pacific Corporation’s (NYSE: UNP) third quarter 2017 earnings release presentation that will be broadcast live over the Internet and via teleconference on Thursday, October 26, 2017, at 8:45 a.m. Eastern Time.
- Union Pacific Celebrates Rail Safety Week in Communities September 21, 2017Safety Union Pacific will celebrate U.S. Rail Safety Week as part of its continued efforts to educate the public about staying safe near rail operations in its communities, Sept. 24-30, 2017.
- Union Pacific Redesigns Marketing & Sales Organization to Align with Evolving Customer Needs September 15, 2017Service Union Pacific today announced it is redesigning its Marketing & Sales organization to align with evolving customer needs. The company will consolidate its six major business units into four: Agricultural Products, Energy, Industrial and Premium. Union Pacific is also refocusing its customer service center and consolidating four subsidiaries into one to help better serve customers.
- Union Pacific Reports Second Quarter Positive Train Control Progress August 30, 2017Safety Union Pacific continues to make strides implementing positive train control (PTC).
- Union Pacific Corporation CFO Rob Knight to Address the Cowen and Company 10th Annual Global Transportation Conference August 30, 2017Financial Rob Knight, chief financial officer of Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE: UNP), will address the Cowen and Company 10th Annual Global Transportation Conference at 9:10 a.m. ET on Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2017, in New York.
- Union Pacific Railroad Donating $250,000 for Hurricane Harvey Relief August 28, 2017Community Union Pacific today pledged $250,000 to support Hurricane Harvey relief efforts. The funds will be provided from a variety of company donations, demonstrating the railroad’s commitment to Houston and other affected railroad communities, and employees who live and work there.
- Why People Get Hit by Trains and Union Pacific's Tips to Stay Safe August 15, 2017Safety You're running late to a high-stakes job interview when a train approaches a railroad crossing along your route. Do you hit the gas, beating the train across the tracks, or stop to let it pass?
- Soybean & Grain Shippers Rate Rail Service for 2016 Harvest August 3, 2017Service Agricultural shippers rated the performance of the nation's seven largest freight railroads in the seventh annual Soy Transportation Coalition (STC) Railroad Report Card. For the fifth time, Union Pacific was regarded as the top performing railroad.
- Union Pacific Urges Safety for August 21 Solar Eclipse Viewers Near Railroad Tracks August 3, 2017Safety As America prepares for the country’s first total solar eclipse in 38 years, Union Pacific urges sky watchers to steer clear of railroad tracks. The open sky above railroad property may appear enticing, but being on or near railroad tracks is a dangerous and illegal activity.
- Union Pacific Corporation Declares Third Quarter 2017 Dividend July 27, 2017Financial The Board of Directors of Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE: UNP) has declared a quarterly dividend of 60.5 cents per share on the company's common stock, payable September 29, 2017, to shareholders of record August 31, 2017.
- Union Pacific Corporation CFO Rob Knight to Address the UBS Transportation Conference July 27, 2017Financial Rob Knight, chief financial officer of Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE: UNP), will address the UBS Transportation Conference at 9:30 a.m. ET on Thursday, Aug. 3, 2017, in New York.
- Union Pacific Elects Bhavesh 'Bob' V. Patel to Board of Directors July 26, 2017Financial Union Pacific Corporation announced that Bhavesh "Bob" V. Patel has been elected to the company's board of directors, effective today.
- Union Pacific and New International Shipper Team Up July 26, 2017Service It’s something rarely seen in the international shipping industry - a new startup. Union Pacific and SM Line Corporation, an international ocean carrier based in South Korea, teamed up to move products from global shippers specializing in electronics and appliances across the railroad’s network.
- Union Pacific Railroad Safety Videos Receive Telly Awards July 24, 2017Safety The Telly Awards named Union Pacific a Bronze winner for two "Your Life is Worth the Wait" videos urging drivers to stop for trains at railroad crossings.
- Union Pacific Improves Railroad Crossing Safety July 21, 2017Safety Union Pacific’s rail safety programs helped improve public safety and contributed to a 5 percent decline in vehicle–train collisions at railroad crossings in the first half of 2017, compared to last year.
- Union Pacific Reports Second Quarter 2017 Results July 20, 2017Financial Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE: UNP) today reported 2017 second quarter net income of nearly $1.2 billion, a second quarter record of $1.45 per diluted share.
- Union Pacific's 'Living Legend' Steam Engine Delivers Look at History July 17, 2017Heritage & Steam Union Pacific's No. 844 steam locomotive will provide a close-up look at American transportation history as it departs July 20 for community stops in Colorado and Wyoming.
- Union Pacific Corporation Invites You to Join Its 2nd Quarter 2017 Earnings Release Broadcast July 13, 2017Financial You are invited to listen to Union Pacific Corporation’s (NYSE: UNP) second quarter 2017 earnings release presentation that will be broadcast live over the Internet and via teleconference on Thursday, July 20, 2017, at 8:45 a.m. Eastern Time.
- First Lady Shore announces details for 'Nebraska150 Express' statewide train tour August 4-6 July 12, 2017Community Columbus, North Platte, Ogallala, Sidney, Gering, Kearney and Grand Island plan rallies to greet Union Pacific streamliner locomotive.
- Union Pacific Consolidates Council Bluffs Service Unit Management July 11, 2017Service Union Pacific today announced it is consolidating its Council Bluffs Service Unit management with its Twin Cities, North Platte and Chicago service units effective July 15.
- Union Pacific Uses New Tech to Harness Steel Vibrations June 28, 2017Safety, Technology & Innovation What do rock 'n' roll and bridge inspectors have in common? Just as the strings' vibrations tell a guitarist his instrument is properly tuned, the same kind of vibration or movement can give an engineer insight into a bridge's durability. It’s called "smart monitoring."
- Union Pacific Spotlights Safe Chemical Transportation June 26, 2017Safety Union Pacific Railroad recognized 56 companies with its distinguished Pinnacle Award for their commitment to safely transport chemical products. The annual award honors Union Pacific customers for implementing release prevention protocols, corrective action plans and having zero non-accident releases (NARs) of regulated hazardous materials shipments.
- Union Pacific Plans to Invest $2.5 Million in its Wisconsin Rail Infrastructure June 23, 2017Capital Investment Union Pacific is boosting safety and efficiency with an approximately $2.5 million infrastructure investment in Wisconsin this year.
- Union Pacific Embraces Workforce of the Future, Encouraging Millennials to Embrace Skilled Trades June 22, 2017People America's workforce is at a critical junction. At the same time automation is displacing traditional factory workers, baby boomers are retiring in increasing numbers. The result is stagnant job growth. Programs designed to introduce millennials to diverse career opportunities and the railroad's role in hiring skilled laborers is outlined in a new Inside Track story published today on the company’s website.
- Union Pacific Corporation Invites You to Join Its 2nd Quarter 2017 Earnings Release Broadcast June 22, 2017Financial You are invited to listen to Union Pacific Corporation’s (NYSE: UNP) second quarter 2017 earnings release presentation that will be broadcast live over the Internet and via teleconference on Thursday, July 20, 2017, at 8:45 a.m. Eastern Time.
- Union Pacific Plans to Invest $5.1 Million in its Washington Rail Infrastructure June 21, 2017Capital Investment Union Pacific is boosting safety and efficiency with an approximately $5.1 million infrastructure investment in Washington this year. Projects funded by Union Pacific benefit Washington's overall transportation infrastructure without taxpayer funds.
- Union Pacific Plans to Invest $14 Million in its Minnesota Rail Infrastructure June 14, 2017Capital Investment Union Pacific is boosting safety and efficiency with an approximately $14 million infrastructure investment in Minnesota this year.
- Union Pacific Plans to Invest $23 Million in its New Mexico Rail Infrastructure June 12, 2017Capital Investment Union Pacific is boosting safety and efficiency with an approximately $23 million infrastructure investment in New Mexico this year. Projects funded by Union Pacific benefit New Mexico’s overall transportation infrastructure without taxpayer funds.
- Union Pacific Plans to Invest $68 Million in its Iowa Rail Infrastructure June 9, 2017Capital Investment Union Pacific is boosting safety and efficiency with an approximately $68 million infrastructure investment in Iowa this year. Projects funded by Union Pacific benefit Iowa's overall transportation infrastructure without taxpayer funds
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