Union Pacific Railroad’s Newest Commemorative Locomotive No. 4547 Embarks on First Freight Mission Hauling Artemis III Rocket Parts
Marking a milestone in innovation and collaboration, Union Pacific Railroad on Tuesday unveiled its newest commemorative locomotive with Northrop Grumman and Wabtec, as No. 4547 began its first mission hauling Space Launch System solid rocket motor segments for NASA’s Artemis III lunar exploration program.
Union Pacific and Rocky Mountain Steel Mills Announce New Long-Term Contract for Domestic Rail Production
The contract represents a significant commitment to domestic steel production, the United Steelworkers and the historic steel town of Pueblo, Colorado.
Union Pacific Railroad and Amtrak Reach Agreement on Track Usage in Louisiana for the Sunset Limited
Union Pacific Railroad and Amtrak announced they have reached an agreement that will allow Amtrak to operate on a 5-mile segment of Union Pacific-owned track starting near Avondale, Louisiana. The reroute of the Sunset Limited onto Union Pacific track will take effect today, April 1, 2026.
Union Pacific Recognized as Industry Leader in Intermodal Service in 2025
Union Pacific has been rated North America’s best performing railroad for intermodal service in 2025 in the Intermodal Service Scorecard published by the Journal of Commerce.
Union Pacific and Wabtec Sign $1.2B Deal to Modernize Locomotives
Union Pacific and Wabtec signed a landmark agreement totaling $1.2 billion to modernize the railroad’s AC4400 locomotives. The upgraded fleet will help enhance the railroad’s operational efficiency, service reliability and network performance.
International Brotherhood of Boilermakers and Union Pacific Reach Agreement to Protect Union Jobs
The International Brotherhood of Boilermakers (IBB) and Union Pacific Railroad reached an agreement that guarantees job security for union employees after Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern merge to build America’s first coast-to-coast railroad.