News Releases
- Union Pacific Corporation Announces 10 Percent Dividend Increase for First Quarter 2019 and New Share Repurchase Authorization February 7, 2019Financial Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE: UNP) announced that its Board of Directors today voted to increase the quarterly dividend on the Company’s common shares by 10 percent to 88 cents per share
- Union Pacific Corporation CFO Rob Knight to Address the Stifel and Barclays Investor Conferences February 6, 2019Financial Rob Knight, chief financial officer of Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE: UNP), will address two investor conferences in February.
- Union Pacific Reports Positive Train Control Progress: Installation Completed and Passenger Routes Implemented February 5, 2019Safety Union Pacific installed Positive Train Control (PTC) equipment on 100 percent of required route miles and implemented on all required passenger train routes. Implementation efforts continue to ensure PTC interoperability with other freight and passenger railroads operating on Union Pacific tracks by 2020, as allowed by federal law.
- Union Pacific Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2018 Results January 24, 2019Financial Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE: UNP) today reported record 2018 fourth quarter net income of $1.6 billion, or $2.12 per diluted share, which represents 29 and 39 percent increases, respectively, when compared to adjusted results for the fourth quarter 2017.
- Union Pacific Corporation Invites You to Join Its 4th Quarter 2018 Earnings Release Broadcast January 17, 2019Financial You are invited to listen to Union Pacific Corporation’s (NYSE: UNP) fourth quarter 2018 earnings release presentation that will be broadcast live over the Internet and via teleconference on Thursday, January 24, 2019, at 8:45 a.m. Eastern Time.
- Union Pacific Names Jim Vena Chief Operating Officer January 7, 2019People Union Pacific today named Jim Vena chief operating officer, effective Jan. 14. He served as executive vice president and chief operating officer at Canadian National (CN) until retiring in June 2016 after a 40-year CN career.
- Union Pacific Corporation Invites You to Join Its 4th Quarter 2018 Earnings Release Broadcast December 20, 2018Financial You are invited to listen to Union Pacific Corporation’s (NYSE: UNP) fourth quarter 2018 earnings release presentation that will be broadcast live over the Internet and via teleconference on Thursday, January 24, 2019, at 8:45 a.m. Eastern Time.
- Union Pacific Names Printz Bolin Vice President – External Relations November 27, 2018People Union Pacific named Printz Bolin vice president – External Relations, effective Dec. 1. He succeeds Mike Rock, who plans to retire Feb. 15, 2019, after 29 years of service.
- Union Pacific's Rob Knight Named Best CFO by Institutional Investor for Sixth Consecutive Year November 26, 2018Financial Institutional Investor magazine named Union Pacific Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Rob Knight Best CFO for the sixth consecutive year in its 2019 All-America Executive Team list of airfreight and surface transportation companies.
- Union Pacific Corporation CFO Rob Knight to Address the Credit Suisse 6th Annual Industrials Conference November 21, 2018Financial Rob Knight, chief financial officer of Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE: UNP), will address the Credit Suisse 6th Annual Industrials Conference at 9:30 a.m. ET on Thursday, November 29, 2018, in Palm Beach, Fla.
- Union Pacific Reports Positive Train Control Progress November 20, 2018Safety Union Pacific continues to make significant progress implementing positive train control (PTC). The company will meet all required deadlines for installing PTC on its network. As allowed by federal law, Union Pacific will continue to implement, test and refine the complex suite of technologies comprising the system in 2019-20.
- Union Pacific Corporation Declares Fourth Quarter 2018 Dividend November 15, 2018Financial The Board of Directors of Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE: UNP) has declared a quarterly dividend of 80 cents per share on the company’s common stock, payable December 28, 2018, to shareholders of record November 30, 2018.
- Union Pacific Corporation CFO Rob Knight to Address the Stephens and Baird Investor Conferences October 31, 2018Financial Rob Knight, chief financial officer of Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE: UNP), will address two investor conferences.
- Union Pacific Reports Record Third Quarter Results October 25, 2018Financial Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE: UNP) today reported 2018 third quarter net income of $1.6 billion, or a third quarter record $2.15 per diluted share.
- Partners Cut Ribbon on Dallas Plastic Packaging Facility October 23, 2018Service Katoen Natie and Union Pacific formally cut the ribbon on a state-of-the-art plastic packaging facility located in the Prime Pointe Industrial Park outside of Dallas, Texas on October 23, 2018.
- Union Pacific Corporation Invites You to Join Its 3rd Quarter 2018 Earnings Release Broadcast October 18, 2018Financial You are invited to listen to Union Pacific Corporation’s (NYSE: UNP) third quarter 2018 earnings release presentation that will be broadcast live over the Internet and via teleconference on Thursday, October 25, 2018, at 8:45 a.m. Eastern Time.
- Union Pacific Corporation Invites You to Join Its 3rd Quarter 2018 Earnings Release Broadcast September 27, 2018Financial You are invited to listen to Union Pacific Corporation’s (NYSE: UNP) third quarter 2018 earnings release presentation that will be broadcast live over the Internet and via teleconference on Thursday, October 25, 2018, at 8:45 a.m. Eastern Time.
- About Every Five Days, a Child Dies From a Train Collision September 20, 2018Safety In 2017 alone, 75 children ages 0-19 died because of a collision with a train. These collisions occur both at railroad crossings as well as when children walk or ride on or around railroad tracks.
- Union Pacific Announces Unified Plan 2020 September 17, 2018Service Union Pacific today announced its Unified Plan 2020, a new operating plan that implements Precision Scheduled Railroading principles. Unified Plan 2020 will launch Oct. 1 and will be rolled out in phases across the entire Union Pacific rail network.
- Union Pacific Awards $5.9 Million to Build Safe, Vibrant and Prosperous Communities September 11, 2018Community Union Pacific’s Community Ties Giving Program awarded nearly $5.9 million in 2018 local grants to roughly 600 nonprofit organizations throughout its 23-state system. Local grants provide small and medium-sized grants within the railroad’s priority cause areas: Safety, Workforce Development and Community Spaces.
- Union Pacific Elects William J. DeLaney to Board of Directors September 6, 2018Financial Union Pacific Corporation announced that William J. DeLaney has been elected to the company’s board of directors.
- Union Pacific Focuses on Rail Safety Week Community Partnerships September 5, 2018Safety A person or vehicle is hit by a train approximately every three hours in the United States. Union Pacific, Safe Kids Worldwide and local organizations across the railroad’s 23 states are planning efforts to change the sobering statistic during National Rail Safety Week, Sept. 23-29.
- Union Pacific Reports Positive Train Control Progress August 29, 2018Safety Union Pacific continues to make significant progress implementing positive train control (PTC). The company will meet all required deadlines for installing PTC on its network. As allowed by federal law, Union Pacific will continue to implement, test and refine the complex suite of technologies comprising the system in 2019-20.
- Union Pacific Announces Executive Management Appointments August 15, 2018People Chief Operating Officer Cameron Scott announces retirement. Company shifts its Network Planning & Operations Function to better align with strategic vision.
- BASF Recognizes Union Pacific for Efforts to Deliver a More Sustainable Future August 2, 2018Service Union Pacific was the only railroad recognized as a Supplier of the Year for Performance in Sustainability in North America by BASF Corporation, a company dedicated to creating chemistry for a sustainable future. The award is given to suppliers exhibiting a strong commitment supporting BASF’s dedication toward environmental, social and economic success. Nine companies received honors in logistics, raw materials, and technical goods and services categories.
- Union Pacific Honored for Transportation Excellence July 30, 2018Service Union Pacific received the 2018 Nissan North America Logistics Value to Customers Award for providing transportation solutions supporting a new model launch and its Hurricane Harvey recovery efforts last summer.
- Union Pacific Corporation Announces a 10 Percent Dividend Increase for Third Quarter 2018 July 26, 2018Financial Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE: UNP) announced that its Board of Directors today voted to increase the quarterly dividend on the Company’s common shares by 10 percent to 80 cents per share. The increased dividend is payable September 28, 2018, to shareholders of record August 31, 2018.
- Union Pacific Appoints Lynden Tennison Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer July 26, 2018People Union Pacific today appointed Lynden Tennison executive vice president and chief strategy officer, effective August 1. A 26-year Union Pacific veteran, Tennison has been senior vice president and chief information officer since February 2005.
- Union Pacific Reports Record Second Quarter Results July 19, 2018Financial Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE: UNP) today reported 2018 second quarter net income of $1.5 billion, or a second quarter record $1.98 per diluted share.
- The Race to Promontory: The Transcontinental Railroad and the American West July 16, 2018Heritage & Steam Union Pacific, in partnership with Joslyn Art Museum and the Union Pacific Museum in Council Bluffs, Iowa, announces a new travelling exhibition in recognition of the 150th anniversary of the completion of the transcontinental railroad.
- Union Pacific Corporation Invites You to Join Its 2nd Quarter 2018 Earnings Release Broadcast July 12, 2018Financial You are invited to listen to Union Pacific Corporation’s (NYSE: UNP) second quarter 2018 earnings release presentation that will be broadcast live over the Internet and via teleconference on Thursday, July 19, 2018, at 8:45 a.m. Eastern Time.
- Union Pacific Spotlights Safe Chemical Transportation July 9, 2018Safety Union Pacific recognized 54 companies with its distinguished Pinnacle Award for their commitment to safely transport chemical products. The annual award honors customers who implement release prevention protocols, corrective action plans and have zero non-accident releases (NARs) of regulated hazardous materials shipments.
- Union Pacific Increasing Track Speed in Southwest Minnesota June 22, 2018Service Union Pacific will increase the maximum track speed limit from 30 to 40 mph on the rail line running parallel to Highway 60 in Worthington, Minnesota.
- Union Pacific Corporation Invites You to Join Its 2nd Quarter 2018 Earnings Release Broadcast June 21, 2018Financial You are invited to listen to Union Pacific Corporation’s (NYSE: UNP) second quarter 2018 earnings release presentation that will be broadcast live over the Internet and via teleconference on Thursday, July 19, 2018, at 8:45 a.m. Eastern Time.
- Union Pacific Corporation CFO Rob Knight to Address the UBS Industrials & Transports Conference June 6, 2018Financial Rob Knight, chief financial officer of Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE: UNP), will address the UBS Industrials & Transports Conference at 9:30 a.m. ET on Wednesday, June 13, 2018, in New York City, N.Y.
- Union Pacific Delivers on its Mission of Service May 29, 2018Environment Union Pacific today released its 2017 Building America Report, demonstrating its commitment to operate a safe, efficient and environmentally responsible rail network.
- Union Pacific Corporation Invites You to Join Its 2018 Investor Day Broadcast May 24, 2018Financial The presentations will be broadcast live over the Internet from Omaha, Nebraska, on Thursday, May 31, 2018, from 12:00 p.m. CT until approximately 4:30 p.m.
- Union Pacific Corporation CFO Rob Knight to Address the Wolfe Research 11th Annual Global Transportation Conference May 16, 2018Financial Rob Knight, chief financial officer of Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE: UNP), will address the Wolfe Research 11th Annual Global Transportation Conference at 9:00 a.m. ET on Wednesday, May 23, 2018, in New York City, N.Y.
- Union Pacific Names Clark Ponthier Senior Vice President-Supply Chain and Continuous Improvement May 11, 2018People Ponthier will be responsible for purchasing, strategic sourcing, industrial engineering activities and continuous improvement. He brings 30 years of experience in broad supply chain, manufacturing and engineering at Fortune 500 companies.
- Union Pacific Corporation Declares Second Quarter 2018 Dividend May 10, 2018Financial The Board of Directors of Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE: UNP) has declared a quarterly dividend of 73 cents per share on the company’s common stock, payable June 29, 2018, to shareholders of record May 31, 2018.
- Union Pacific Corporation CEO Lance Fritz to Address the Bank of America Merrill Lynch 2018 Transportation Conference May 8, 2018Financial Lance Fritz, chairman, president and chief executive officer of Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE: UNP), will address the Bank of America Merrill Lynch 2018 Transportation Conference at 11:20 a.m. ET on Tuesday, May 15, 2018, in Boston, Massachusetts.
- Union Pacific is Top Class I Railroad on Military Times’ Best for Vets Employer Rankings May 7, 2018People Union Pacific earned the No. 68 spot on Military Times’ Best for Vets: Employers 2018 list. This is the railroad’s eighth time on the list. Rankings are based on recruiting, mentoring, on-the-job training and spouse employment.
- Union Pacific Corporation Invites You to Join Its 2018 Investor Day Broadcast May 1, 2018Financial The presentations will be broadcast live over the Internet from Omaha, Nebraska, on Thursday, May 31, 2018, from 12:00 p.m. CT until approximately 4:30 p.m.
- Union Pacific, California Air Management Districts Partner in New Emission-Reducing Switching Locomotives Initiative May 1, 2018Environment, Technology & Innovation Union Pacific is partnering with the Bay Area Air Quality Management District and Sacramento Metropolitan Air Quality Management District to repower 10 low horsepower diesel-electric locomotives into new EPA Tier 4 switchers for its yard switching locomotive fleet beginning in fall 2018. The new switchers will reduce particulate matter and oxides of nitrogen emissions by more than 90 percent during operations when compared to older locomotives.
- Union Pacific is Safest U.S. Railroad for Third Consecutive Year April 30, 2018Safety Union Pacific became the safest U.S. Class 1 railroad in employee safety for the third consecutive year.
- Union Pacific Announces National Park Foundation Partnership Encouraging Next Gen to Explore America’s Backyard April 27, 2018Community Union Pacific’s history with the national parks started with creating iconic western parks like Yellowstone, Zion, Grand Canyon and Death Valley, when the railroad provided access to pristine landscapes that were otherwise virtually impossible to visit. Union Pacific today announced a new commitment to help preserve our nation’s most unique and inspiring spaces with its multi-year, $3 million partnership with the National Park Foundation for the Find Your Park/Encuentra Tu Parque movement.
- Union Pacific Reports Positive Train Control Progress April 26, 2018Safety Union Pacific continues to make strides implementing positive train control (PTC). The company anticipates it will meet all required deadlines for installing PTC on its network. As allowed by federal law, Union Pacific will continue to implement, test and refine the complex suite of technologies comprising the system in 2019-20.
- Union Pacific Reports Record First Quarter Results April 26, 2018Financial Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE: UNP) today reported 2018 first quarter net income of $1.3 billion, or a first-quarter record $1.68 per diluted share. This compares to about $1.1 billion, or $1.32 per diluted share, in the first quarter 2017.
- Montana Transportation Infrastructure Receives $2.1 million Boost from Union Pacific April 23, 2018Capital Investment Montana’s transportation infrastructure will receive a $2.1 million boost from Union Pacific Railroad in 2018. The company’s planned private investment will enhance safety, operating efficiency and support customer service.
- Minnesota Transportation Infrastructure Receives $6 Million Boost from Union Pacific April 20, 2018Capital Investment Minnesota’s transportation infrastructure will receive a $6 million boost from Union Pacific Railroad in 2018. The company’s planned private investment will enhance safety, operating efficiency and support customer service.
- Union Pacific Corporation Invites You to Join Its 1st Quarter 2018 Earnings Release Broadcast April 19, 2018Financial You are invited to listen to Union Pacific Corporation’s (NYSE: UNP) first quarter 2018 earnings release presentation that will be broadcast live over the Internet and via teleconference on Thursday, April 26, 2018, at 8:45 a.m. Eastern Time.
- Wisconsin Transportation Infrastructure Receives $9.7 Million Boost from Union Pacific April 18, 2018Capital Investment Wisconsin’s transportation infrastructure will receive a $9.7 million boost from Union Pacific Railroad in 2018. The company’s planned private investment will enhance safety, operating efficiency and support customer service.
- Missouri Transportation Infrastructure Receives $25 million Boost from Union Pacific April 16, 2018Capital Investment Missouri’s transportation infrastructure will receive a $25 million boost from Union Pacific Railroad in 2018. The company’s planned private investment will enhance safety, operating efficiency and support customer service.
- Colorado Transportation Infrastructure Receives $24 Million Boost from Union Pacific April 13, 2018Capital Investment Colorado’s transportation infrastructure will receive a $24.2 million boost from Union Pacific Railroad in 2018. The company’s planned private investment will enhance safety, operating efficiency and support customer service.
- Idaho Transportation Infrastructure Receives $22.3 million Boost from Union Pacific April 11, 2018Capital Investment Idaho’s transportation infrastructure will receive a $22.3 million boost from Union Pacific Railroad in 2018. The company’s planned private investment will enhance safety, operating efficiency and support customer service.
- Arizona Transportation Infrastructure Receives $26.5 million Boost from Union Pacific April 9, 2018Capital Investment Arizona’s transportation infrastructure will receive a $26.5 million boost from Union Pacific Railroad in 2018. The company’s planned private investment will enhance safety, operating efficiency and support customer service.
- Washington Transportation Infrastructure Receives $31 million Boost from Union Pacific April 6, 2018Capital Investment Washington’s transportation infrastructure will receive a $31 million boost from Union Pacific Railroad in 2018. The company’s planned private investment will enhance safety, operating efficiency and support customer service.
- New Mexico Transportation Infrastructure Receives $38 million Boost from Union Pacific April 5, 2018Capital Investment New Mexico’s transportation infrastructure will receive a $38 million boost from Union Pacific Railroad in 2018. The company’s planned private investment will enhance safety, operating efficiency and support customer service.
- Oklahoma Transportation Infrastructure Receives $45 million Boost from Union Pacific April 2, 2018Capital Investment Oklahoma’s transportation infrastructure will receive a $45 million boost from Union Pacific Railroad in 2018. The company’s planned private investment will enhance safety, operating efficiency and support customer service.
- Nevada Transportation Infrastructure Receives $56.2 million Boost from Union Pacific March 29, 2018Capital Investment Nevada’s transportation infrastructure will receive a $56.2 million boost from Union Pacific Railroad in 2018. The company’s planned private investment will enhance safety, operating efficiency and support customer service.
- Union Pacific Corporation Invites You to Join Its 1st Quarter 2018 Earnings Release Broadcast March 28, 2018Financial You are invited to listen to Union Pacific Corporation’s (NYSE: UNP) first quarter 2018 earnings release presentation that will be broadcast live over the Internet and via teleconference on Thursday, April 26, 2018, at 8:45 a.m. Eastern Time.
- Utah Transportation Infrastructure Receives $59.3 million Boost from Union Pacific March 27, 2018Capital Investment Utah’s transportation infrastructure will receive a $59.3 million boost from Union Pacific Railroad in 2018. The company’s planned private investment will enhance safety, operating efficiency and support customer service.
- Iowa Transportation Infrastructure Receives $47 Million Boost from Union Pacific March 26, 2018Capital Investment Iowa’s transportation infrastructure will receive a $47 million boost from Union Pacific Railroad in 2018. The company’s planned private investment will enhance safety, operating efficiency and support customer service.
- Oregon Transportation Infrastructure Receives $63.3 million Boost from Union Pacific March 23, 2018Capital Investment Oregon’s transportation infrastructure will receive a $63.3 million boost from Union Pacific Railroad in 2018. The company’s planned private investment will enhance safety, operating efficiency and support customer service.
- 1st Avenue Crossing Closing for Construction April 16th March 23, 2018Community The 1st Avenue rail crossing in Maywood, Illinois, will close on April 16, allowing crews to install a third rail line, as well as perform utility and grading work. Drivers will be able to cross the tracks at 5th Avenue or in the neighboring River Forest and Oak Park communities. The temporary closure is expected to last eight weeks, weather permitting.
- Ocean Network Express Selects Union Pacific as Western U.S. Rail Provider March 22, 2018Service Ocean Network Express Pte. LTD (ONE) and Ocean Network Express North America has selected Union Pacific to handle all intermodal shipments arriving on its container ships at U.S. West Coast ports beginning April 1, 2018. With a global fleet of more than 250 vessels, ONE was established by a merger of Japan’s three largest ocean carriers - MOL, NYK and K Line.
- Nebraska Transportation Infrastructure Receives $65 Million Boost from Union Pacific March 21, 2018Capital Investment Nebraska’s transportation infrastructure will receive a $65 million boost from Union Pacific Railroad in 2018. The company’s planned private investment will enhance safety, operating efficiency and support customer service.
- Louisiana Transportation Infrastructure Receives $87 million Boost from Union Pacific March 19, 2018Capital Investment – Louisiana’s transportation infrastructure will receive an $87 million boost from Union Pacific Railroad in 2018. The company’s planned private investment will enhance safety, operating efficiency and support customer service.
- Wyoming Transportation Infrastructure Receives $85 Million Boost from Union Pacific March 16, 2018Capital Investment Wyoming’s transportation infrastructure will receive an $85 million boost from Union Pacific Railroad in 2018. The company’s planned private investment will enhance safety, operating efficiency and support customer service.
- Illinois Transportation Infrastructure Receives $103.6 Million Boost from Union Pacific March 14, 2018Capital Investment Illinois’ transportation infrastructure will receive a $103.6 million boost from Union Pacific Railroad in 2018. The company’s planned private investment will enhance safety, operating efficiency and support customer service.
- Kansas Transportation Infrastructure Receives $113 million Boost from Union Pacific March 12, 2018Capital Investment Kansas’s transportation infrastructure will receive a $113 million boost from Union Pacific Railroad in 2018. The company’s planned private investment will enhance safety, operating efficiency and support customer service.
- Arkansas Transportation Infrastructure Receives $127 million Boost from Union Pacific March 9, 2018Capital Investment Arkansas’s transportation infrastructure will receive a $127 million boost from Union Pacific Railroad in 2018. The company’s planned private investment will enhance safety, operating efficiency and support customer service.
- California Transportation Infrastructure Receives $122.3 million Boost from Union Pacific March 7, 2018Capital Investment California’s transportation infrastructure will receive a $122.3 million boost from Union Pacific Railroad in 2018. The company’s planned private investment will enhance safety, operating efficiency and support customer service.
- Union Pacific Corporation CFO Rob Knight to Address the J.P. Morgan 2018 Aviation, Transportation and Industrials Conference March 6, 2018Financial Rob Knight, chief financial officer of Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE: UNP), will address the J.P. Morgan 2018 Aviation, Transportation and Industrials Conference at 8:45 a.m. ET on Tuesday, March 13, 2018, in New York.
- Texas Transportation Infrastructure Receives $450 million Boost from Union Pacific March 5, 2018Capital Investment Texas’s transportation infrastructure will receive a $450 million boost from Union Pacific Railroad in 2018. The company’s planned private investment will enhance safety, operating efficiency and support customer service.
- Union Pacific Corporation CFO Rob Knight to Address the Raymond James 39th Annual Institutional Investors Conference February 27, 2018Financial Rob Knight, chief financial officer of Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE: UNP), will address the Raymond James 39th Annual Institutional Investors Conference at 8:40 a.m. ET on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, in Orlando, Florida.
- Union Pacific Corporation Announces a 10 Percent Dividend Increase for First Quarter 2018 February 8, 2018Financial Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE: UNP) announced that its Board of Directors today voted to increase the quarterly dividend on the Company’s common shares by 10 percent to 73 cents per share. The increased dividend is payable March 30, 2018, to shareholders of record as of February 28, 2018.
- Union Pacific Reports Fourth Quarter Positive Train Control Progress February 7, 2018Safety Union Pacific continues to make strides implementing positive train control (PTC). The company anticipates it will make all required deadlines for installing PTC on its network.
- Union Pacific Corporation CFO Rob Knight to Address the Stifel and Barclays Investor Conferences February 6, 2018Financial Rob Knight, chief financial officer of Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE: UNP), will address two investor conferences in February.
- Union Pacific Announces Redesigned Charitable Giving Program February 1, 2018Community Union Pacific today unveiled its Community Ties Giving Program, which increases its overall community giving to more than $20 million. Designed to support two primary giving pillars – local grants and key partnerships – the company’s philanthropic outreach aligns with its longstanding commitment to Building America.
- Union Pacific Names Cindy Sanborn Regional Vice President January 26, 2018People Union Pacific today named Cindy Sanborn regional vice president of Transportation for its Western Region, effective February 16, 2018. She succeeds Richard Castagna, who will retire after nearly 25 years of service.
- Union Pacific Begins Brazos Yard Construction in Texas, the Largest Facility Capital Investment in Company History January 25, 2018Capital Investment Union Pacific Railroad began construction this month on its Brazos Yard in Robertson County, Texas. The $550 million rail yard represents the largest capital investment in a single facility in the company’s 155-year history. Brazos Yard will have the capacity to switch up to 1,300 rail cars per day, making it one of the highest capacity yards on Union Pacific’s 23-state network. As the first yard of its kind to be built in more than a generation, it will showcase best practices in operating efficiency, technology and innovation.
- Union Pacific Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2017 Results January 25, 2018Financial Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE: UNP) today reported 2017 fourth quarter net income of $7.3 billion, or $9.25 per diluted share compared to $1.39 per diluted share in the fourth quarter 2016. Fourth quarter 2017 results include previously-disclosed adjustments reflecting the impact of corporate tax reform. Excluding those items, 2017 fourth quarter adjusted net income was $1.2 billion, or $1.53 per diluted share, 5 and 10 percent increases, respectively, when compared to 2016.
- Union Pacific Named Fortune's Most Admired for Eight Consecutive Years January 19, 2018General Fortune named Union Pacific the most admired company for the eighth consecutive year, marking the 15th time in 19 years the company has been named No. 1 among trucking, transportation and logistics leaders. The magazine’s annual World’s Most Admired list is published in its February edition, on newsstands on Jan. 22.
- Union Pacific Corporation Invites You to Join Its 4th Quarter 2017 Earnings Release Broadcast January 18, 2018Financial You are invited to listen to Union Pacific Corporation’s (NYSE: UNP) fourth quarter 2017 earnings release presentation that will be broadcast live over the Internet and via teleconference on Thursday, January 25, 2018, at 8:45 a.m. Eastern Time.
- Union Pacific Increasing Track Speed in Bigelow January 15, 2018Service Union Pacific will increase the maximum track speed limit from 40 to 49 mph on the rail line paralleling Highway 59 in Bigelow, Minnesota.
- Union Pacific's Rob Knight Named Best CFO January 15, 2018Financial Institutional Investor magazine named Union Pacific Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Rob Knight Best CFO for the fifth consecutive year in its 2018 All-America Executive Team list of transportation companies.
- Union Pacific Corporation Invites You to Join Its 4th Quarter 2017 Earnings Release Broadcast December 21, 2017Financial You are invited to listen to Union Pacific Corporation’s (NYSE: UNP) fourth quarter 2017 earnings release presentation that will be broadcast live over the Internet and via teleconference on Thursday, January 25, 2018, at 8:45 a.m. Eastern Time.
- Union Pacific Honored for Transportation Service Excellence December 14, 2017Service Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics Vehicle Services Americas Inc. (WWL), the primary North American logistics provider for Nissan vehicles, recognized Union Pacific with its President’s Award. WWL selected Union Pacific from its many truck and rail providers based on reliable, efficient performance and excellent customer service.
- Union Pacific Taps Into Silicon Valley by Partnering with Plug and Play to Drive Freight Transportation Innovation November 29, 2017Technology & Innovation The world’s largest publicly traded freight railroad, Union Pacific, is tapping into Silicon Valley to drive freight transportation innovation by partnering with Plug and Play, the world’s largest startup accelerator and innovation center.
- Union Pacific Increasing Track Speed in Southwest Minnesota November 20, 2017Service Union Pacific will increase the maximum track speed limit from 30 to 49 mph on the rail line running parallel to 2nd Avenue in Heron Lake, Minnesota.
- Union Pacific Reports Third Quarter Positive Train Control Progress November 17, 2017Safety Union Pacific continues to make strides implementing positive train control (PTC).
- Union Pacific Corporation Announces a 10 Percent Dividend Increase for Fourth Quarter 2017 November 16, 2017Financial Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE: UNP) announced that its Board of Directors today voted to increase the quarterly dividend on the Company’s common shares by 10 percent to 66.5 cents per share. The increased dividend is payable December 28, 2017, to shareholders of record as of November 30, 2017.
- Union Pacific Corporation CFO Rob Knight to Address the Credit Suisse 5th Annual Industrials Conference November 15, 2017Financial Rob Knight, chief financial officer of Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE: UNP), will address the Credit Suisse 5th Annual Industrials Conference at 8:45 a.m. ET on Wednesday, November 29, 2017, in Palm Beach, Florida.
- Union Pacific Corporation CFO Rob Knight to Address the Stephens and Baird Investor Conferences November 1, 2017Financial Rob Knight, chief financial officer of Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE: UNP), will address two investor conferences in November.
- Union Pacific Reports Third Quarter 2017 Results October 26, 2017Financial Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE: UNP) today reported 2017 third quarter net income of $1.2 billion, or a $1.50 per diluted share. This compares to $1.1 billion, or $1.36 per diluted share, in the third quarter 2016.
- Katoen Natie Breaks Ground on Dallas Plastic Packaging Facility October 25, 2017Service Katoen Natie and Union Pacific gathered with supporters today to formally break ground on a new state-of-the-art plastic packaging facility. Construction for the site is now underway at the Prime Pointe Industrial Park, which is a 3,000-acre industrial park located in South Dallas County and is adjacent to Union Pacific's Dallas Intermodal Terminal (DIT).
- Union Pacific Unveils Commemorative Locomotive Honoring U.S. Armed Forces October 19, 2017Heritage & Steam Union Pacific paid tribute to the United States armed forces by unveiling UP No. 1943 The Spirit locomotive at San Antonio's Sunset Station today. Only the 16th commemorative locomotive presented in Union Pacific's 155-year history, UP No. 1943's arrival was welcomed by a group of veterans to kick off its Salute to the Military Tour, a series of community displays across Union Pacific’s network.
- Union Pacific Corporation Invites You to Join Its 3rd Quarter 2017 Earnings Release Broadcast October 19, 2017Financial You are invited to listen to Union Pacific Corporation’s (NYSE: UNP) third quarter 2017 earnings release presentation that will be broadcast live over the Internet and via teleconference on Thursday, October 26, 2017, at 8:45 a.m. Eastern Time.
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