News Releases
- 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.
- Union Pacific Reports Second Quarter 2016 Results July 21, 2016Financial Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE: UNP) today reported 2016 second quarter net income of nearly $1.0 billion, or $1.17 per diluted share compared to about $1.2 billion, or $1.38 per diluted share, in the second quarter 2015.
- The 'Living Legend' Returns to Service July 20, 2016Heritage & Steam Union Pacific's No. 844 steam locomotive will return to the rails this week, making several public appearances in Colorado and Wyoming. Delivered in 1944, No. 844 is the last steam engine built for Union Pacific and recently underwent a nearly three-year restoration at UP's Steam Shop in Cheyenne, Wyoming.
- Union Pacific Seeks Public Comment for CALEA Accreditation of Response Management Communications Center July 15, 2016Safety Union Pacific seeks the public’s input about the company’s Response Management Communications Center (RMCC) as part of a required assessment to maintain the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) accreditation.
- Union Pacific Corporation Invites You to Join Its Second Quarter 2016 Earnings Release Broadcast July 14, 2016Financial You are invited to listen to Union Pacific Corporation's (NYSE: UNP) second quarter 2016 earnings release presentation that will be broadcast live over the Internet and via teleconference on Thursday, July 21, 2016, at 8:45 a.m. Eastern Time.
- Union Pacific Recognized as Top Green Provider for Fresh Food and Beverage Deliveries June 30, 2016Environment Union Pacific is the first large North American railroad to be recognized as a Top Green Provider by Food Logistics. The publication's annual list recognizes companies whose products, services or leadership enhances sustainability within the food and beverage industry.
- Union Pacific Plans to Invest $1.7 Million in its Montana Rail Infrastructure June 24, 2016Capital Investment Union Pacific plans to invest $1.7 million in 2016 to improve Montana's transportation infrastructure. The company's multi-million dollar private investment will enhance employee, community and customer safety and increase rail operating efficiency.
- Union Pacific Corporation Invites You to Join Its Second Quarter 2016 Earnings Release Broadcast June 23, 2016Financial You are invited to listen to Union Pacific Corporation's (NYSE: UNP) second quarter 2016 earnings release presentation that will be broadcast live over the Internet and via teleconference on Thursday, July 21, 2016, at 8:45 a.m. Eastern Time.
- Union Pacific Plans to Invest $2.1 Million in its Wisconsin Rail Infrastructure June 22, 2016Capital Investment Union Pacific plans to invest $2.1 million in 2016 to improve Wisconsin’s transportation infrastructure. The company’s multi-million dollar private investment will enhance employee, community and customer safety and increase rail operating efficiency.
- Union Pacific Plans to Invest Nearly $10 Million in its Minnesota Rail Infrastructure June 20, 2016Capital Investment Union Pacific plans to invest $9.9 million in 2016 to improve Minnesota's transportation infrastructure. The company's multi-million dollar private investment will enhance employee, community and customer safety and increase rail operating efficiency.
- Union Pacific Plans to Invest $11.5 Million in its New Mexico Rail Infrastructure June 17, 2016Capital Investment Union Pacific plans to invest $11.5 million in 2016 to improve New Mexico's transportation infrastructure. The company's multi-million dollar private investment will enhance employee, community and customer safety and increase rail operating efficiency.
- Union Pacific Plans to Invest $14.3 Million in its Washington Rail Infrastructure June 16, 2016Capital Investment Union Pacific plans to invest $14.3 million in 2016 to improve Washington's transportation infrastructure. The company's multi-million dollar private investment will enhance employee, community and customer safety and increase rail operating efficiency.
- Union Pacific Plans to Invest $15.8 Million in its Utah Rail Infrastructure June 15, 2016Capital Investment Union Pacific plans to invest $15.8 million in 2016 to improve Utah's transportation infrastructure. The company's multi-million dollar private investment will enhance employee, community and customer safety and increase rail operating efficiency.
- Union Pacific Plans to Invest $28.5 Million in its Wyoming Rail Infrastructure June 14, 2016Capital Investment Union Pacific plans to invest $28.5 million in 2016 to improve Wyoming's transportation infrastructure. The company's multi-million dollar private investment will enhance employee, community and customer safety and increase rail operating efficiency.
- Union Pacific Ascends Newsweek's 2016 Green Rankings June 13, 2016Environment Union Pacific Railroad climbed Newsweek's 2016 Green Rankings to No. 81 among U.S. businesses and No. 143 globally, improving from No.121 among U.S. businesses and No. 187 globally in 2015. The magazine recently ranked publicly traded companies by market capitalization.
- Wamego, Kansas, Awarded Membership in Union Pacific's Train Town USA Registry June 10, 2016Community Wamego, Kansas has been awarded membership in Union Pacific's Train Town USA Registry as part of Union Pacific's ongoing efforts to highlight cities with a historical connection to the railroad. The city received an official Train Town USA resolution signed by Union Pacific Chairman Lance Fritz during a presentation at the community’s “Party on Main” celebration, part of Wamego’s own 150th anniversary festivities. Union Pacific launched its Train Town USA Registry during the railroad's 150th anniversary celebration in 2012.
- Union Pacific Corporation CFO Rob Knight to Address 2016 Citi Industrials Conference June 7, 2016Financial Rob Knight, chief financial officer of Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE: UNP), will address the 2016 Citi Industrials Conference at 8:45 a.m. ET on Tuesday, June 14, 2016, in Boston, Mass.
- Union Pacific Names Rhonda S. Ferguson Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer June 7, 2016People Ferguson, 46, joins Union Pacific from FirstEnergy Corp., where she was vice president, corporate secretary and chief ethics officer since 2007. A Fortune 200, $15 billion diversified energy company based in Akron, Ohio, FirstEnergy operates 10 electric distribution companies in a highly regulated industry.
- Union Pacific Plans to Invest $33.7 Million in its Nevada Rail Infrastructure June 3, 2016Capital Investment Union Pacific plans to invest $33.7 million in 2016 to improve Nevada's transportation infrastructure. The company's multi-million dollar private investment will enhance employee, community and customer safety and increase rail operating efficiency.
- Union Pacific Plans to Invest $34.6 Million in its Oregon Rail Infrastructure June 1, 2016Capital Investment Union Pacific plans to invest $34.6 million in 2016 to improve Oregon’s transportation infrastructure. The company’s multi-million dollar private investment will enhance employee, community and customer safety and increase rail operating efficiency. Freight railroads like Union Pacific operate on track built and maintained without taxpayer funds. Union Pacific’s private investments sustain jobs and ensure the company meets growing demand for products used in the American economy.
- Safer Operations, Community Impacts and Emissions Reduction Efforts Detailed in Union Pacific's 2015 Building America Report June 1, 2016Environment Union Pacific Railroad highlights progress toward the company’s safety, social, environmental and economic sustainability goals in its 2015 Building America Report.
- Union Pacific Plans to Invest $35.8 Million in its Idaho Rail Infrastructure May 31, 2016Capital Investment Union Pacific plans to invest $35.8 million in 2016 to improve Idaho's transportation infrastructure. The company's multi-million dollar private investment will enhance employee, community and customer safety and increase rail operating efficiency.
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