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Union Pacific Railroad today announced Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Jennifer Hamann will retire in early 2027, concluding a remarkable 35-year career that helped shape the railroad through decades of growth, transformation and industry leadership.

Richard “Dick” Davidson, the former chairman and chief executive officer of Union Pacific Railroad who helped shape the modern railroad by expanding its footprint and advancing its technology, has died at the age of 84.

The American Train Dispatchers Association (ATDA) and Union Pacific Railroad reached an agreement that guarantees jobs for life for union employees after Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern combine to create America’s first single-line, coast-to-coast railroad.

Union Pacific Railroad was proud to host U.S. Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer Wednesday at its state-of-the-art Training Center and Harriman Dispatching Center, where she saw firsthand the innovative and world-class training that goes into developing the railroad’s highly skilled workforce, expected to grow with the creation of the nation’s first transcontinental railroad.

Union Pacific Corporation appointed W. Anthony “Tony” Will to its Board of Directors, effective Jan. 5, 2026. Will has served as president, CEO and board member of CF Industries Holdings, a global manufacturer of hydrogen and nitrogen products, since 2014. He plans to retire Jan. 4, 2026, and will serve in an advisory role through March 15.

The National Conference of Firemen and Oilers (NCFO) and Union Pacific Railroad have reached an historic agreement that will ensure job security for hundreds of railroaders as Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern pursue creating America’s first coast-to-coast railroad.