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- 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.
- Union Pacific Announces Fremont, Calif., Land Sale May 1, 2015Financial Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE: UNP) today announced the sale of 111 acres in Fremont, California, to Lennar Homes of California, Inc. The Company will recognize a pre-tax gain of approximately $110 million in the second quarter of 2015 as a result of this transaction. Lennar intends to utilize the property for transit-oriented development, including a mix of residential, office, retail, industrial, research and development, school and park uses. The sale parcel is the largest property in Fremont's new Warm Springs "innovation district" and is adjacent to BART's new passenger station, scheduled to open in the fall of 2015.
- Union Pacific Foundation Grants $77,000 to 11 Wisconsin Nonprofit Organizations May 1, 2015Community The Union Pacific Foundation is granting $77,000 in 2015 to 11 Wisconsin nonprofit organizations.
- Union Pacific Foundation Grants $190,000 to 18 Wyoming Nonprofit Organizations May 1, 2015Community The Union Pacific Foundation is granting $190,000 in 2015 to 18 Wyoming nonprofit organizations.
- Union Pacific Foundation Grants More Than $200,000 to 31 Missouri Nonprofit Organizations May 1, 2015Community The Union Pacific Foundation is granting more than $200,000 in 2015 to 31 Missouri nonprofit organizations.
- Union Pacific Foundation Grants $190,000 to 34 Utah Nonprofit Organizations May 1, 2015Community The Union Pacific Foundation is granting $190,000 in 2015 to 34 Utah nonprofit organizations.
- Union Pacific Foundation Grants $150,000 to 31 Nevada Nonprofit Organizations May 1, 2015Community The Union Pacific Foundation is granting $150,000 in 2015 to 31 Nevada nonprofit organizations.
- Union Pacific Foundation Grants $25,000 to Four Montana Nonprofit Organizations May 1, 2015Community The Union Pacific Foundation is granting $25,000 in 2015 to four Montana nonprofit organizations.
- Union Pacific Foundation Grants $87,000 to 16 New Mexico Nonprofit Organizations May 1, 2015Community The Union Pacific Foundation is granting $87,000 in 2015 to 16 New Mexico nonprofit organizations.
- Union Pacific Plans to Invest $119 Million in its Illinois Rail Infrastructure April 30, 2015Capital Investment Union Pacific plans to invest $119 million in 2015 to improve Illinois' 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 Foundation Grants $222,000 to 10 Minnesota Nonprofit Organizations April 29, 2015Community The Union Pacific Foundation is granting $222,000 in 2015 to 10 Minnesota nonprofit organizations.
- Union Pacific Railroad Conducts Crude-by-Rail Safety Training Course for Emergency Responders from 17 States April 29, 2015Safety Union Pacific Railroad conducted training for 80 emergency response personnel from 17 states April 8 - 10 and April 20 - 22. 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 Achieves Record Grade Crossing Safety Rate April 28, 2015Safety Focus on community safety outreach, operating processes and employee training drove Union Pacific to record first-quarter grade crossing safety performance, demonstrating ongoing progress toward the company's ultimate goal of zero incidents.
- Union Pacific Foundation Grants $105,000 to 15 Washington Nonprofit Organizations April 27, 2015Community The Union Pacific Foundation is granting $105,000 in 2015 to 15 Washington nonprofit organizations.
- Union Pacific Foundation Grants More Than $128,000 to 25 Kansas Nonprofit Organizations April 27, 2015Community The Union Pacific Foundation is granting more than $128,000 in 2015 to 25 Kansas nonprofit organizations.
- Union Pacific Achieves Record First-Quarter Employee Safety Rate April 27, 2015Safety Union Pacific employees achieved record first-quarter safety performance with a reportable injury rate of 0.85, demonstrating ongoing progress toward the company's ultimate goal of zero incidents.
- Union Pacific Foundation Grants More Than $300,000 to 33 Louisiana Nonprofit Organizations April 27, 2015Community The Union Pacific Foundation is granting more than $300,000 in 2015 to 33 Louisiana nonprofit organizations.
- Union Pacific Foundation Grants More Than $270,000 to 48 Oregon Nonprofit Organizations April 27, 2015Community The Union Pacific Foundation is granting more than $270,000 in 2015 to 48 Oregon nonprofit organizations.
- Union Pacific Foundation Grants More Than $400,000 to 38 Illinois Nonprofit Organizations April 27, 2015Community The Union Pacific Foundation is granting more than $400,000 in 2015 to 38 Illinois nonprofit organizations.
- Union Pacific Foundation Grants $180,000 to 32 Idaho Nonprofit Organizations April 24, 2015Community The Union Pacific Foundation is granting $180,000 in 2015 to 32 Idaho nonprofit organizations.
- Union Pacific Foundation Grants $65,000 to 11 Oklahoma Nonprofit Organizations April 24, 2015Community The Union Pacific Foundation is granting $65,000 in 2015 to 11 Oklahoma nonprofit organizations.
- Union Pacific Foundation Grants $234,500 to 44 Colorado Nonprofit Organizations April 24, 2015Community The Union Pacific Foundation is granting $234,500 in 2015 to 44 Colorado nonprofit organizations.
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