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- 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.
- Union Pacific Plans to Invest $137 Million in its California Rail Infrastructure June 4, 2015Capital Investment Union Pacific plans to invest about $137 million in 2015 to improve California'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 $43 Million in its Idaho Rail Infrastructure June 4, 2015Capital Investment Union Pacific plans to invest about $43 million in 2015 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. 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 Railroad Invests More Than $20 Million to Strengthen Illinois' Transportation Infrastructure June 3, 2015Capital Investment Union Pacific Railroad will strengthen Illinois' transportation infrastructure investing more than $20 million in the rail line between Chester and Illinois/Missouri border. The project, funded entirely by Union Pacific without taxpayer dollars, began May 25 and is scheduled to be completed mid-October.
- Dexter, Missouri, Awarded Membership in Union Pacific's Train Town USA Registry June 1, 2015Community Dexter, Missouri, 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 Dexter City Hall. Union Pacific launched its Train Town USA Registry as part of the railroad's 150th anniversary celebration in 2012.
- Union Pacific Publishes Sustainability and Citizenship Report, Featuring Redesigned Online Version with Enhanced Visuals May 29, 2015Community Union Pacific's 2014 Sustainability and Citizenship Report, including a redesigned online version, recounts the company's evolving approach to operating safely, strengthening communities, engaging employees and preserving the environment. The sixth annual report also announces the company's new fuel consumption and associated greenhouse gas emissions reduction goal.
- Union Pacific Plans to Invest $383 Million in its Texas Rail Infrastructure May 29, 2015Capital Investment Union Pacific plans to invest $383 million in 2015 to improve Texas'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 $98 Million in its Arkansas Rail Infrastructure May 28, 2015Capital Investment Union Pacific plans to invest $98 million in 2015 to improve Arkansas'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 $27 Million in its Oklahoma Rail Infrastructure May 28, 2015Capital Investment Union Pacific plans to invest $27 million in 2015 to improve Oklahoma'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 $72 Million in its Louisiana Rail Infrastructure May 27, 2015Capital Investment Union Pacific plans to invest $72 million in 2015 to improve Louisiana'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 Railroad Invests More Than $10 Million to Strengthen Missouri's Transportation Infrastructure May 26, 2015Capital Investment Union Pacific Railroad will strengthen Missouri's transportation infrastructure investing more than $10 million in the rail line between St. Louis and near Washington. The project, funded entirely by Union Pacific without taxpayer dollars, began May 22 and is scheduled to be completed the first week of July.
- Union Pacific Railroad Invests More Than $13 Million to Strengthen Nebraska's Transportation Infrastructure May 22, 2015Capital Investment Union Pacific Railroad will strengthen Nebraska's transportation infrastructure investing more than $13 million in the rail line between Columbus and Grand Island. The project, funded entirely by Union Pacific without taxpayer dollars, began May 21 and is scheduled to be completed the first week of August.
- Union Pacific Railroad Conducts Crude-by-Rail Safety Training Course for Emergency Responders from Eight States May 21, 2015Safety Union Pacific Railroad conducted training for 39 emergency response personnel from eight states May 13 - 15. The training focused on sharpening the emergency responders' skills to better prepare them in the unlikely event of a crude-by-rail incident in or near their respective communities.
- Union Pacific Corporation Declares Second Quarter Dividend May 14, 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 June 30, 2015, to shareholders of record May 29, 2015.
- Union Pacific Railroad Recognized for Superior Service by Hyundai GLOVIS May 13, 2015Service Union Pacific Railroad was honored with the "Club Elite" award by Hyundai GLOVIS, a logistics supplier for Hyundai Motor America and Kia Motors America. The recognition designates Union Pacific as a top service provider exhibiting dedication to superior transportation solutions for finished vehicles.
- Union Pacific Corporation CFO Rob Knight to Address Wolfe Research 8th Annual Global Transportation Conference May 13, 2015Financial Rob Knight, chief financial officer of Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE: UNP), will address the Wolfe Research 8th Annual Global Transportation Conference at 10:15 a.m. ET on Wednesday, May 20, 2015, in New York.
- Former Union Pacific Chairman of the Board James H. Evans Dies at Age 94 May 12, 2015People James H. Evans, who died Monday, May 11, at age 94, served as Union Pacific chairman of the board from 1977 to 1985. Upon the formation of Union Pacific Corporation in 1969, Evans joined its management as president and a director. He served as president of Union Pacific Corporation from 1969 to 1977, at which time he became chairman and chief executive officer.
- Union Pacific Plans to Invest Nearly $6 Million in its Wisconsin Rail Infrastructure May 12, 2015Capital Investment Union Pacific plans to invest nearly $6 million in 2015 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. 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 $120 Million in its Kansas Rail Infrastructure May 12, 2015Capital Investment Union Pacific plans to invest about $120 million in 2015 to improve Kansas' 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 Railroad Invests $20.5 Million to Strengthen Colorado's Transportation Infrastructure May 11, 2015Capital Investment Union Pacific Railroad will strengthen Colorado's transportation infrastructure investing $20.5 million in the rail line between Dotsero and near Palisade. The project, funded entirely by Union Pacific without taxpayer dollars, began mid-April and is scheduled to be completed the end of July.
- Union Pacific Railroad Invests $31.5 Million to Strengthen Iowa's Transportation Infrastructure May 11, 2015Capital Investment Union Pacific Railroad will strengthen Iowa's transportation infrastructure investing $31.5 million in the rail line between Nevada and near Mason City. The project, funded entirely by Union Pacific without taxpayer dollars, began April 24 and is scheduled to be completed mid-July.
- Union Pacific Plans to Invest $27 Million in its Minnesota Rail Infrastructure May 8, 2015Capital Investment Union Pacific plans to invest $27 million in 2015 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. 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 $51.5 Million in its Wyoming Rail Infrastructure May 8, 2015Capital Investment Union Pacific plans to invest $51.5 million in 2015 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. 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.
- ShipCarsNow and Ready Auto Transport Join Forces to Provide Auto Shippers Multi-Modal Logistics Solutions May 7, 2015Service As remarketed and new car volumes continue to climb and industry demand for transportation exceeds carrier availability, ShipCarsNow and Ready Auto Transport are joining forces to provide multi-modal transportation to vehicle shippers. This combination of truck and rail service will increase carrier capacity and create transportation efficiencies for U.S. Manheim auto auction customers and other wholesale vehicle shippers.
- Union Pacific Railroad Invests More Than $12 Million to Strengthen Missouri's Transportation Infrastructure May 6, 2015Capital Investment Union Pacific Railroad will strengthen Missouri's transportation infrastructure investing more than $12 million in the rail line between Marshall and near Jefferson City. The project, funded entirely by Union Pacific without taxpayer dollars, began April 6 and is scheduled to be completed by the end of May.
- Union Pacific Plans to Invest Nearly $102 Million in its Nebraska Rail Infrastructure May 6, 2015Capital Investment Union Pacific plans to invest nearly $102 million in 2015 to improve Nebraska'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 $66 Million in its Missouri Rail Infrastructure May 5, 2015Capital Investment Union Pacific plans to invest $66 million in 2015 to improve Missouri'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 Nearly $41 Million in its Colorado Rail Infrastructure May 5, 2015Capital Investment Union Pacific plans to invest nearly $41 million in 2015 to improve Colorado'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 Railroad Invests Nearly $8 Million to Strengthen Illinois' Transportation Infrastructure May 4, 2015Capital Investment Union Pacific Railroad will strengthen Illinois' transportation infrastructure investing nearly $8 million in the rail line between Elburn and East Clinton. The project, funded entirely by Union Pacific without taxpayer dollars, began April 5 and is scheduled to be completed in August.
- Union Pacific Plans to Invest More Than $109 Million in its Iowa Rail Infrastructure May 4, 2015Capital Investment Union Pacific plans to invest more than $109 million in 2015 to improve Iowa'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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