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- Union Pacific: Safest U.S. Railroad in 2015 March 7, 2016Safety Union Pacific employees set an all-time reportable personal injury rate record in 2015, improving 11 percent from 2014 to 0.87, making Union Pacific the safest Class 1 railroad in the United States, according to data reported by the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA). A railroad's reportable injury rate is the total number of injuries reported to the FRA per 200,000 employee hours, which is equivalent to 100 employees working a full year.
- Union Pacific Corporation CFO Rob Knight to Address J.P. Morgan and Raymond James Investor Conferences March 1, 2016Financial Rob Knight, chief financial officer of Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE: UNP), will address two investor conferences in March.
- Union Pacific Tops Fortune’s Most Admired in Industry February 19, 2016Service Union Pacific was named the most admired among trucking, transportation and logistics companies by Fortune for the sixth year in a row, marking the thirteenth time in 17 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. 22.
- Former Union Pacific Chairman Drew Lewis Dies at Age 84 February 13, 2016General Andrew Lindsay "Drew" Lewis Jr., who died Feb. 10, at age 84, served as Union Pacific Railroad chairman and chief executive officer from April 1986 to April 1987. Lewis then served as Union Pacific Corporation president and chief executive officer from 1987 to 1997.
- Union Pacific Railroad Urges Public Safety During Upcoming Papal Visit February 10, 2016Safety With large crowds expected for the February 17 Papal Mass in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, just across the Rio Grande river from El Paso, Texas, Union Pacific urges all drivers and pedestrians to remember to be safe when they come in contact with railroad tracks.
- Union Pacific Boosts Public Safety February 5, 2016Safety Union Pacific improved public safety by reducing railroad crossing accidents 3 percent in 2015 to 2.28, which is the total number of Federal Railroad Administration reportable grade crossing accidents per million train miles.
- Union Pacific Corporation Announces a $3.75 Billion Capital Plan for 2016 and Declares First Quarter 2016 Dividend February 4, 2016Financial The Board of Directors of Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE: UNP) today approved the Company's 2016 capital plan of approximately $3.75 billion, down about $550 million versus 2015. The plan includes $375 million to further implement Positive Train Control.
- Union Pacific Corporation CFO Rob Knight to Address Stifel Nicolaus, BB&T and Barclays Investor Conferences February 3, 2016Financial Rob Knight, chief financial officer of Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE: UNP), will address three investor conferences in February.
- Union Pacific Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2015 Results January 21, 2016Financial Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE: UNP) today reported 2015 fourth quarter net income of $1.1 billion, or $1.31 per diluted share compared to $1.4 billion, or $1.61 per diluted share, in the fourth quarter 2014.
- Union Pacific Corporation Invites You to Join Its Fourth Quarter 2015 Earnings Release Broadcast January 14, 2016Financial You are invited to listen to Union Pacific Corporation’s (NYSE: UNP) fourth quarter 2015 earnings release presentation that will be broadcast live over the Internet and via teleconference on Thursday, January 21, 2016, at 8:45 a.m. Eastern Time.
- Union Pacific Railroad Supervisor Honored With Patriot Award January 4, 2016People California Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve, a Department of Defense office, announced that Tracy A. Butler a supervisor at Union Pacific Railroad was honored Jan. 2 with a Patriot Award in recognition of extraordinary support of her employee serving in the Guard and Reserve.
- Union Pacific Corporation Invites You to Join Its Fourth Quarter 2015 Earnings Release Broadcast December 22, 2015Financial You are invited to listen to Union Pacific Corporation’s (NYSE: UNP) fourth quarter 2015 earnings release presentation that will be broadcast live over the Internet and via teleconference on Thursday, January 21, 2016, at 8:45 a.m. Eastern Time.
- Union Pacific Named to Victory Media's 2016 Military Friendly Employers List December 7, 2015People Union Pacific Railroad has earned the Military Friendly Employer® designation from Victory Media, publisher of G.I. Jobs®, ranking sixth among the top 100. The company was selected based upon the strength of its military recruiting efforts, percentage of new hires with prior military service, veteran retention programs, and policies on National Guard and Reserve service.
- Union Pacific Railroad Sustains Leadership Standing for Climate Change Transparency December 3, 2015Environment Union Pacific Railroad has been named a U.S. leader for disclosing quality climate change related information through CDP. Union Pacific achieved a carbon disclosure score of 99 out of a possible 100 and remains among the top 10 percent of all companies in the S&P 500 sample, securing another position on the S&P Climate Disclosure Leadership Index.
- Union Pacific Corporation CFO Rob Knight to Address Credit Suisse 3rd Annual Industrials Conference November 24, 2015Financial Rob Knight, chief financial officer of Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE: UNP), will address the Credit Suisse 3rd Annual Industrials Conference at 9:45 a.m. ET on Thursday, December 3, 2015, in Palm Beach, Fla.
- Union Pacific Corporation Declares Fourth Quarter 2015 Dividend November 19, 2015Financial 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 December 30, 2015, to shareholders of record November 30, 2015.
- Union Pacific Corporation CFO Rob Knight to Address Baird's 2015 Industrial Conference November 4, 2015Financial Rob Knight, chief financial officer of Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE: UNP), will address Baird's 2015 Industrial Conference at 9:30 a.m. CT on Wednesday, November 11, 2015, in Chicago.
- Union Pacific Kinney County Railport Announces Grand Opening November 3, 2015Capital Investment Union Pacific Railroad will host a ribbon cutting ceremony November 3, 2015, for its new Union Pacific Kinney County Railport in Kinney County, Texas. The mayors of Brackettville, Del Rio and Eagle Pass will join members of the Kinney County Commissioner's Court, representatives from area lawmakers' offices, and executives from Union Pacific to celebrate the new railport and tour the grounds.
- Union Pacific Corporation CFO Rob Knight to Address Goldman Sachs Industrials Conference 2015 October 28, 2015Financial Rob Knight, chief financial officer of Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE: UNP), will address the Goldman Sachs Industrials Conference 2015 at 9:20 a.m. ET on Wednesday, November 4, 2015, in Boston.
- Union Pacific Sets Employee Safety Record October 26, 2015Safety Union Pacific's employees achieved a 0.92 reportable injury rate through the third quarter, improving 12 percent over the same period in 2014. A railroad's reportable injury rate is the total number of injuries reported to the Federal Railroad Administration per 200,000 employee hours, which is equivalent to 100 employees working a full year.
- Union Pacific Reports Third Quarter 2015 Results October 22, 2015Financial Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE: UNP) today reported 2015 third quarter net income of $1.3 billion, or $1.50 per diluted share, compared to $1.4 billion, or $1.53 per diluted share, in the third quarter 2014.
- Union Pacific Corporation Invites You to Join Its Third Quarter 2015 Earnings Release Broadcast October 15, 2015Financial You are invited to listen to Union Pacific Corporation's (NYSE: UNP) third quarter 2015 earnings release presentation that will be broadcast live over the Internet and via teleconference on Thursday, October 22, 2015, at 8:45 a.m. Eastern Time.
- Your Life is Worth the Wait: Union Pacific Launches Social Media Safety Campaign October 12, 2015Safety It sounds simple. When railroad crossing arms are down or the warning lights are flashing, drivers and pedestrians must wait for the passing train. But last year, Federal Railroad Administration statistics reveal 915 people nationwide were killed or injured trespassing on railroad property.
- Grant Park, Illinois, Awarded Membership in Union Pacific's Train Town USA Registry September 30, 2015Community Grant Park, Illinois, 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 Village received an official Train Town USA resolution signed by Union Pacific Executive Chairman Jack Koraleski during a presentation at a recent Farmers Market community event. Union Pacific launched its Train Town USA Registry as part of the railroad's 150th anniversary celebration in 2012.
- Union Pacific Corporation Invites You to Join Its Third Quarter 2015 Earnings Release Broadcast September 24, 2015Financial You are invited to listen to Union Pacific Corporation's (NYSE: UNP) third quarter 2015 earnings release presentation that will be broadcast live over the Internet and via teleconference on Thursday, October 22, 2015, at 8:45 a.m. Eastern Time.
- Missouri Valley, Iowa, Awarded Membership in Union Pacific's Train Town USA Registry September 9, 2015Community Missouri Valley, Iowa, 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 Executive Chairman Jack Koraleski during a presentation at the Watson Steam Train and Depot Museum. Union Pacific launched its Train Town USA Registry as part of the railroad's 150th anniversary celebration in 2012.
- Union Pacific Corporation CFO Rob Knight to Address Citi and Morgan Stanley Conferences September 9, 2015Financial Rob Knight, chief financial officer of Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE: UNP), will address the 2015 Citi Industrials Conference and the Morgan Stanley 3rd Annual Laguna Conference in September.
- Union Pacific Announces Public Affairs Promotions September 3, 2015People Union Pacific today announced Wes Lujan has been promoted to vice president - public affairs for the company's western region, and Liisa Stark has been promoted to assistant vice president - public affairs for Illinois, Minnesota and Wisconsin. The appointments are effective October 1.
- Union Pacific Corporation CFO Rob Knight to Address Cowen and Company 8th Annual Global Transportation Conference September 2, 2015Financial Rob Knight, chief financial officer of Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE: UNP), will address the Cowen and Company 8th Annual Global Transportation Conference at 8:40 a.m. ET on Wednesday, September 9, 2015, in Boston.
- Union Pacific Railroad and Subsidiary Union Pacific Distribution Services Receive Nissan Honors for Superior Service, Environmental Savings August 12, 2015Service Union Pacific Railroad was honored by Nissan with its Cost Leadership Award, while Union Pacific Distribution Services (UPDS) received the automotive manufacturer's Zero-Emission Leadership Award.
- Union Pacific Recognized as a Best Employer for Healthy Lifestyles August 5, 2015People Union Pacific was named among the Best Employers for Healthy Lifestyles for 2015 by The National Business Group on Health (NBGH).
- Union Pacific Railroad Invests $13.5 Million to Strengthen Wyoming's Transportation Infrastructure August 3, 2015Capital Investment Union Pacific Railroad will strengthen Wyoming's transportation infrastructure investing $13.5 million in the rail line between Laramie and near Hanna. The project, funded entirely by Union Pacific without taxpayer dollars, began July 16 and is scheduled to be completed by mid-September.
- Union Pacific Reports Environmental Strategies and Goals in Annual CDP Disclosure July 31, 2015Environment Affirming its commitment to protecting the environment now and for future generations, Union Pacific submitted climate change data to CDP and outlined initiatives and investments to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. For the second time, the company also reported on its water consumption and responsible management of this resource in CDP's water questionnaire.
- Union Pacific Elects Lance Fritz Chairman of the Board, Succeeding Jack Koraleski July 30, 2015People Union Pacific's board of directors today elected Lance M. Fritz chairman, president and chief executive officer effective October 1. Fritz, 52, was elected president and chief executive officer February 5, 2015. He also was elected to the corporation's board of directors at that time.
- Union Pacific Corporation Declares Third Quarter Dividend July 30, 2015Financial 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, 2015, to shareholders of record August 31, 2015.
- Union Pacific Railroad Invests More Than $10 Million to Strengthen Kansas' Transportation Infrastructure July 29, 2015Capital Investment Union Pacific Railroad will strengthen Kansas' transportation infrastructure investing more than $10 million in the rail line between near Delia and near Onaga. The project, funded entirely by Union Pacific without taxpayer dollars, began July 24 and is scheduled to be completed in mid-August.
- Union Pacific Improves Public Safety Rate July 28, 2015Safety Union Pacific's persistent community safety outreach efforts are driving down incidents at grade crossings in communities across the company's 23-state rail network.
- Union Pacific Employees Set Safety Records July 27, 2015Safety Union Pacific employees made gains toward the company's ultimate goal of zero incidents, setting second-quarter and year-to-date safety performance records.
- Union Pacific Reports Second Quarter Results July 23, 2015Financial Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE: UNP) today reported 2015 second quarter net income of $1.2 billion, or $1.38 per diluted share, compared to $1.3 billion, or $1.43 per diluted share, in the second quarter 2014.
- Union Pacific Corporation Invites You to Join Its Second Quarter 2015 Earnings Release Broadcast July 16, 2015Financial You are invited to listen to Union Pacific Corporation's (NYSE: UNP) second quarter 2015 earnings release presentation that will be broadcast live over the Internet and via teleconference on Thursday, July 23, 2015, at 8:45 a.m. Eastern Time.
- Union Pacific Railroad Invests Nearly $15 Million to Strengthen Missouri's Transportation Infrastructure July 13, 2015Capital Investment Union Pacific Railroad will strengthen Missouri's transportation infrastructure investing nearly $15 million in the rail line between the Missouri/Iowa border and Trenton. The project, funded entirely by Union Pacific without taxpayer dollars, began July 9 and is scheduled to be completed the mid-August.
- Union Pacific Railroad Invests $6 Million to Strengthen Illinois' Transportation Infrastructure July 3, 2015Capital Investment Union Pacific Railroad will strengthen Illinois' transportation infrastructure investing $6 million in the rail line between Hillsboro and South Roxana. The project, funded entirely by Union Pacific without taxpayer dollars, began June 24 and is scheduled to be completed the end of July.
- Union Pacific Corporation Invites You to Join Its Second Quarter 2015 Earnings Release Broadcast June 25, 2015Financial You are invited to listen to Union Pacific Corporation's (NYSE: UNP) second quarter 2015 earnings release presentation that will be broadcast live over the Internet and via teleconference on Thursday, July 23, 2015, at 8:45 a.m. Eastern Time.
- Emergency Responders from 11 States Complete Union Pacific's Advanced Tank Car Safety Training June 23, 2015Safety Union Pacific Railroad conducted advanced tank car safety training for 26 emergency response personnel from 11 states at the rail industry's testing facility in Pueblo, Colorado. The five-day course was held from June 8 - 12. Union Pacific paid for all attendees' expenses, with no cost to communities or organizations.
- Union Pacific Launches Social Media-Based High School Senior Photo Safety Campaign June 18, 2015Safety Union Pacific Railroad today launched a new social media campaign urging photographers and high school seniors to refrain from taking photographs on or near train tracks. Through startling videos, the campaign compares the dangers of snapping photos on the tracks to posing for senior pictures on a busy highway. Neither are safe locations. The campaign launched exclusively on social media channels Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube.
- Union Pacific Plans to Invest $23 Million in its New Mexico Rail Infrastructure June 11, 2015Capital Investment Union Pacific plans to invest about $23 million in 2015 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. 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 resurgent American economy.
- Union Pacific Plans to Invest $46 Million in its Arizona Rail Infrastructure June 11, 2015Capital Investment Union Pacific plans to invest about $46 million in 2015 to improve Arizona'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 resurgent American economy.
- Union Pacific Plans to Invest $23 Million in its Nevada Rail Infrastructure June 10, 2015Capital Investment Union Pacific plans to invest about $23 million in 2015 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. 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 resurgent American economy.
- Union Pacific Plans to Invest $4 Million in its Washington Rail Infrastructure June 9, 2015Capital Investment Union Pacific plans to invest about $4 million in 2015 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. 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 resurgent American economy.
- Union Pacific Plans to Invest $81 Million in its Oregon Rail Infrastructure June 9, 2015Capital Investment Union Pacific plans to invest about $81 million in 2015 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 resurgent American economy.
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