News Releases
- Union Pacific is Safest US Railroad Second Year in a Row April 3, 2017Safety Union Pacific became the safest U.S. railroad and achieved its best annual employee safety performance in the company’s 154-year history in 2016. This marks the second consecutive year Union Pacific was the top-performing railroad in employee safety.
- Union Pacific Corporation Invites You to Join Its 1st Quarter 2017 Earnings Release Broadcast March 30, 2017Financial You are invited to listen to Union Pacific Corporation’s (NYSE: UNP) first quarter 2017 earnings release presentation that will be broadcast live over the Internet and via teleconference on Thursday, April 27, 2017, at 8:45 a.m. Eastern Time.
- Union Pacific Plans to Invest $452 Million in its Texas Rail Infrastructure March 29, 2017Capital Investment Union Pacific is boosting safety and efficiency with an approximately $452 million infrastructure investment in Texas this year. Projects funded by Union Pacific benefit Texas's overall transportation infrastructure without taxpayer funds.
- Union Pacific Consolidates Pocatello Service Unit Management March 22, 2017Service Union Pacific today announced it is consolidating its Pocatello Service Unit management with its Portland and Utah service units effective April 1. Five management positions will be reassigned to other locations as the company continues aligning operations to meet customer demands amid marketplace shifts.
- Union Pacific Increasing Track Speed in Northwest Iowa March 22, 2017Service Union Pacific will increase the maximum track speed limit from 40 to 49 mph on the rail line paralleling Highway 60 in northwest Iowa next month.
- See the 'Living Legend' No. 844 on the spring 'Boise Turn Special' March 21, 2017Heritage & Steam Union Pacific’s “Living Legend” No. 844 steam locomotive will travel more than 1,600 miles during its roundtrip run to Boise, Idaho, to celebrate the 92nd anniversary of the historic Boise Depot and attend other events in various Idaho and Utah communities.
- Union Pacific Implores Photographers: Do Not Take Pictures On or Near Railroad Tracks #photosafety March 20, 2017Safety Continuing its outreach that launched nearly two years ago, Union Pacific implores photographers and the entire photography community to not take pictures on or near railroad tracks.
- Union Pacific Announces Annual Payments of Interest on Certain Bonds and Debentures March 17, 2017Financial Union Pacific Railroad Company announced today that it has determined the contingent interest and sinking fund payments due in respect of Available Net Income for 2016 under the terms of certain bonds and debentures originally issued by the Missouri Pacific Railroad Company (MPRR).
- Union Pacific's Positive Train Control Implementation Reaches New Milestones March 15, 2017Safety Union Pacific continues to make strides implementing positive train control, closing 2016 with several key milestones.
- Union Pacific Corporation CFO Rob Knight to Address the Raymond James 38th Annual Institutional Investors Conference March 1, 2017Financial Rob Knight, chief financial officer of Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE: UNP), will address the Raymond James 38th Annual Institutional Investors Conference at 8:05 a.m. ET on Wednesday, March 8, 2017, in Orlando, Florida.
- Union Pacific Police Pursues Prestigious CALEA Accreditation February 23, 2017Safety The Union Pacific Police Department is seeking public input as it pursues its third accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA), the national credentialing authority for law enforcement and other public agencies. CALEA will conduct an on-site assessment of Union Pacific March 13-15.
- Gov. Ricketts, First Lady, and Union Pacific CEO Unveil 'Nebraska150 Express' Tour February 17, 2017Community Gov. Pete Ricketts, First Lady Susanne Shore, and Union Pacific Chairman, President, and CEO Lance Fritz announced the seven communities selected as stops along the route for the “Nebraska150 Express” tour August 4-6, 2017. A Union Pacific Streamliner locomotive will traverse the state during a three-day "Whistle Stop Tour," a rare event harkening back to the early 19th century.
- Union Pacific Tops Fortune's Most Admired in Industry February 16, 2017Service Union Pacific was named the most admired among trucking, transportation and logistics companies by Fortune for the seventh straight year, marking the 14th time in 18 years the company has been named No. 1. The magazine's annual World's Most Admired list is published in the March 1 edition, available on newsstands Feb. 20.
- Union Pacific Corporation CFO Rob Knight to Address the Stifel and Barclays Investor Conferences February 7, 2017Financial Rob Knight, chief financial officer of Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE: UNP), will address two investor conferences in February.
- Union Pacific Corporation Announces a $3.1 Billion Capital Plan for 2017 and Declares First Quarter 2017 Dividend February 2, 2017Financial The Board of Directors of Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE: UNP) today approved the Company's 2017 capital plan of approximately $3.1 billion, down about $400 million versus 2016. The plan includes $300 million to further implement Positive Train Control.
- Union Pacific Employees Achieve Safest Year in Company History January 25, 2017Safety Union Pacific achieved its best annual employee-safety rate in 2016, marking the safest year in its 154-year history. The employee reportable injury rate is measured by injuries for every 200,000 employee hours worked. The company's employee reportable injury rate declined 14 percent from 0.87 in 2015 to 0.75 in 2016.
- Union Pacific Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2016 Results January 19, 2017Financial Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE: UNP) today reported 2016 fourth quarter net income of $1.1 billion, or $1.39 per diluted share compared to $1.31 per diluted share, in the fourth quarter 2015.
- Union Pacific Corporation Invites You to Join Its 4th Quarter 2016 Earnings Release Broadcast January 12, 2017Financial You are invited to listen to Union Pacific Corporation's (NYSE: UNP) fourth quarter 2016 earnings release presentation that will be broadcast live over the Internet and via teleconference on Thursday, January 19, 2017, at 8:45 a.m. Eastern Time.
- Union Pacific Connects South Dakota Agriculture Producers to Key Markets January 9, 2017Service South Dakota farmers transporting inbound fertilizer and outbound crops gained a faster, more direct rail connection to key markets aboard Union Pacific's GroTrain service starting in January.
- Union Pacific Acquires Railex LLC Assets January 3, 2017Service Union Pacific today announced acquisition of Railex LLC’s refrigerated and cold storage distribution assets in Delano, California; Wallula, Washington; and Rotterdam, New York. Acquisition does not include Railex Wine Services LLC
- Union Pacific Emergency Response Communication Center Recognized for Excellence December 29, 2016Safety Union Pacific's Response Management Communications Center (RMCC) earned its second Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies' (CALEA) distinguished accreditation.
- Union Pacific’s Responsible Care® Certification Marks Two Decades of Safely Transporting Hazardous Materials December 15, 2016Safety Union Pacific recently earned its 20th American Chemistry Council's Responsible Care® Management System (RCMS) certification, recognizing its safe and secure handling of hazardous materials while transporting customer shipments.
- Union Pacific Corporation Invites You to Join Its 4th Quarter 2016 Earnings Release Broadcast December 14, 2016Financial You are invited to listen to Union Pacific Corporation’s (NYSE: UNP) fourth quarter 2016 earnings release presentation that will be broadcast live over the Internet and via teleconference on Thursday, January 19, 2017, at 8:45 a.m. Eastern Time.
- Union Pacific Railroad Replacing Steel Bridge Electrical System December 13, 2016Service Union Pacific Railroad will keep the lift portion of Portland's Steel Bridge in the down position from Jan. 9-18, 2017, for electrical system maintenance work. The company worked with the U.S. Coast Guard and other Willamette-River stakeholders to plan the ten-day closure that will impact river traffic only. All other transportation modes across the Steel Bridge will remain in operation during this work.
- Progress Continues on Union Pacific's Positive Train Control Implementation November 28, 2016Safety Union Pacific continues its Positive Train Control implementation progress, having equipped more than 3,200 locomotives, installed 4,600 computers and invested more than $2.1 billion through September 1, 2016.
- Union Pacific Corporation CFO Rob Knight to Address the Credit Suisse 4th Annual Industrials Conference November 21, 2016Financial Rob Knight, chief financial officer of Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE: UNP), will address the Credit Suisse 4th Annual Industrials Conference at 10:30 a.m. ET on Wednesday, November 30, 2016, in Palm Beach, Florida.
- Union Pacific Appoints Eric Butler Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer, Beth Whited Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer November 17, 2016People Union Pacific today appointed Eric Butler executive vice president and chief administrative officer and Beth Whited executive vice president and chief marketing officer. Butler will be responsible for strategic planning, human resources, labor relations and general administration. Whited, who succeeds Butler, will be responsible for Union Pacific’s six major business units: agricultural products, automotive, chemicals, coal, industrial products and intermodal. Butler succeeds long-time Union Pacific executive Diane Duren, who announced she will retire in February after 32 years of service. Until then, Duren will serve as senior vice president and corporate secretary.
- Union Pacific Corporation Elects Deborah Chase Hopkins to Board of Directors November 17, 2016Financial Union Pacific Corporation today announced that Deborah Chase Hopkins has been elected to the company’s board of directors, effective Jan. 1, 2017.
- Union Pacific Corporation Announces New Share Repurchase Authorization and a 10 Percent Dividend Increase for Fourth Quarter 2016 November 17, 2016Financial Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE: UNP) announced that its Board of Directors today approved the early renewal of its share repurchase program, authorizing the repurchase of up to 120 million common shares by December 31, 2020. This new authorization is effective January 1, 2017 and replaces the current authorization, which will now expire on December 31, 2016, one year earlier than its original expiration date. The new four year authorization allows for the repurchase of another 15 percent of current outstanding shares.
- Union Pacific Railroad Applauded for Military-Friendly Efforts November 11, 2016People Union Pacific Railroad earned the No. 6 spot on the 2016 Best Companies for Veterans list, compiled by Monster and Military.com. This is the second year the company was listed among the top 10 businesses for its hiring initiatives and recruitment, onboarding and retention focused on veterans.
- Union Pacific Railroad Increasing Train Speed in Modesto November 9, 2016Service Recent track upgrades meeting or exceeding all applicable Federal Railroad Administration standards will allow Union Pacific Railroad to increase train speed from 40 mph to 60 mph on approximately 4 miles of rail line between Plaza Parkway and River Road in Modesto, California.
- Union Pacific Corporation CFO Rob Knight to Address the Stephens and Baird Investor Conferences November 1, 2016Financial Rob Knight, chief financial officer of Union Pacific Corporation, will address two investor conferences in November.
- Union Pacific Reports Third Quarter 2016 Results October 20, 2016Financial Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE: UNP) today reported 2016 third quarter net income of $1.1 billion, or $1.36 per diluted share compared to $1.3 billion, or $1.50 per diluted share, in the third quarter 2015.
- Union Pacific Completes Railroad Spike Fastening System Replacement in the Columbia River Gorge October 13, 2016Safety Union Pacific completed its rail fastening system replacement work throughout the eight miles of curved track in the Columbia River Gorge. The track throughout the curves is secured with a fastening system that includes spikes instead of lag bolts, enhancing defect detectability during inspections.
- Union Pacific Corporation Invites You to Join Its Third Quarter 2016 Earnings Release Broadcast October 13, 2016Financial You are invited to listen to Union Pacific Corporation’s (NYSE: UNP) third quarter 2016 earnings release presentation that will be broadcast live over the Internet and via teleconference on Thursday, October 20, 2016, at 8:45 a.m. Eastern Time
- See the 'Living Legend' No. 844 on its Trek to Tennessee October 3, 2016Heritage & Steam Union Pacific’s ‘Living Legend’ No. 844 steam locomotive will travel more than 1,200 miles one-way to celebrate the Oct. 22 opening of Big River Crossing in Memphis, Tennessee. The trek is the first multi-state venture since the locomotive’s three-year restoration.
- Union Pacific Corporation Announces Expiration of Exchange Offers September 30, 2016Financial Union Pacific Corporation today announced the expiration of its private offers to exchange certain of its outstanding notes and debentures for a combination of 3.799% Notes due 2051 and cash.
- EPA's SmartWay Honors Green Leaders in the Freight Industry September 27, 2016Environment The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced the 2016 winners of the SmartWay® Excellence Awards, which honors logistic companies and shippers in the retail and manufacturing sectors. The awards recognize the top-performing SmartWay shipper partners that demonstrate how businesses can mitigate their carbon footprints and contribute to cleaner, healthier air, while saving on fuel costs as they move goods across America.
- Union Pacific Corporation Invites You to Join Its Third Quarter 2016 Earnings Release Broadcast September 22, 2016Financial You are invited to listen to Union Pacific Corporation's (NYSE: UNP) third quarter 2016 earnings release presentation that will be broadcast live over the Internet and via teleconference on Thursday, October 20, 2016, at 8:45 a.m. Eastern Time.
- Union Pacific Corporation Announces Pricing Terms of Exchange Offers September 16, 2016Financial Union Pacific Corporation today announced the pricing terms of its private offers to exchange certain of its outstanding notes and debentures referenced in the table below for a combination of new notes due 2051 and cash, established as of 2:00 p.m., New York City time, on September 16, 2016 in accordance with Union Pacific's offering memorandum dated September 1, 2016 and the related letter of transmittal.
- Union Pacific Corporation Announces Results to Date of Exchange Offers and Increase in Size of Exchange Offers Limit September 16, 2016Financial Union Pacific Corporation today announced (a) the early results of its private offers to exchange certain of its outstanding notes and debentures referenced in the table below for a combination of new notes due 2051 and cash and (b) an amendment to the Exchange Offers to increase the Exchange Offers Limit from $1,000,000,000 to $1,050,000,000.
- Union Pacific Corporation Announces Offers to Exchange Certain of its Outstanding Debt Securities for New Notes and Cash September 1, 2016Financial Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE:UNP; and "Union Pacific" or the "Corporation") today announced the commencement of private offers to exchange certain of its outstanding notes and debentures as set forth in the table below for a combination of new notes due 2051 (the "New Notes") and cash (the "Exchange Offers").
- Union Pacific Corporation CFO Rob Knight to Address the Cowen and Company 9th Annual Global Transportation Conference August 31, 2016Financial Rob Knight, chief financial officer of Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE: UNP), will address the Cowen and Company 9th Annual Global Transportation Conference at 9:45 a.m. ET on Wednesday, September 7, 2016, in Boston, Massachusetts.
- Union Pacific Named Railroad of the Year by Railway Industrial Clearance Association August 23, 2016Service Union Pacific Railroad recently was named Railroad of the Year by the Railway Industrial Clearance Association (RICA), an industry association made up of railroads, shippers and manufacturers, and logistics providers. RICA recognition is based on peer votes in areas such as technological advances and customer service.
- Selfies and Curfews Are No Reason to Race That Train August 15, 2016Safety Union Pacific today launched a railroad safety campaign on YouTube, Facebook and Pandora reminding drivers and pedestrians to use caution when approaching railroad tracks. The campaign reminds drivers that "Your Life is Worth the Wait" at railroad crossings, and urges people to not take "selfies" on or around railroad tracks.
- Union Pacific Begins Bridge Work Over Bayou Lafourche August 3, 2016Environment Union Pacific Railroad began construction this week on a new bridge over Bayou Lafourche in Donaldsonville, Louisiana. The 102-foot bridge replaces the existing crossing made up of box culverts. Work is currently scheduled to be completed by year's end.
- Union Pacific Announces Marketing & Sales Leadership Appointments August 2, 2016People Union Pacific announced multiple Marketing & Sales leadership appointments, effective Sept. 1.
- Union Pacific Achieves Safest First Half of Year in History July 28, 2016Safety Union Pacific Railroad achieved the safest first half of the year in its 154-year history with a record-low employee reportable injury rate of 0.70 from January through June. Reportable employee injury rates are measured by employee injuries reported to the Federal Railroad Administration for every 200,000 employee-hours worked.
- Union Pacific Corporation Declares Third Quarter 2016 Dividend July 28, 2016Financial The Board of Directors of Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE: UNP) has declared a quarterly dividend of 55 cents per share on the company's common stock, payable September 30, 2016, to shareholders of record August 31, 2016.
- USA TODAY Readers Name Union Pacific Railroad Museum No. 3 in U.S. July 26, 2016General Union Pacific Railroad Museum has been named to the USA TODAY "10Best" Readers' Choice list of best transportation museums. The Council Bluffs, Iowa, based museum was ranked No. 3 on the list.
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