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    • Shipping With Us
      Overview
      We're prepared to ship just about anything: coal and chemicals, food and forest products, automobiles and agricultural products – safely and on time.
      We're prepared to ship just about anything: coal and chemicals, food and forest products, automobiles and agricultural products – safely and on time.
      • Shipping Overview
        We're prepared to ship just about anything: coal and chemicals, food and forest products, automobiles and agricultural products – safely and on time.
        Shipping Overview
        Shipping Overview
        We're prepared to ship just about anything: coal and chemicals, food and forest products, automobiles and agricultural products – safely and on time.
        We're prepared to ship just about anything: coal and chemicals, food and forest products, automobiles and agricultural products – safely and on time.
      • How to Ship by Rail
        Union Pacific is the largest freight railroad in the United States, covering 23 states and approximately 7,300 communities. We provide solutions that connect businesses to each other and the global economy.
        How to Ship by Rail
        How to Ship by Rail
        Union Pacific is the largest freight railroad in the United States, covering 23 states and approximately 7,300 communities. We provide solutions that connect businesses to each other and the global economy.
        Union Pacific is the largest freight railroad in the United States, covering 23 states and approximately 7,300 communities. We provide solutions that connect businesses to each other and the global economy.
      • Connect to Rail
        Our team of regional experts provide guidance and rail project management for businesses wanting to build, expand or find a rail-served site on Union Pacific’s expansive network.
        Connect to Rail
        Connect to Rail
        Our team of regional experts provide guidance and rail project management for businesses wanting to build, expand or find a rail-served site on Union Pacific’s expansive network.
        Our team of regional experts provide guidance and rail project management for businesses wanting to build, expand or find a rail-served site on Union Pacific’s expansive network.
      • Price My Shipment
        We offer solutions that fit your needs. Find out how much it costs to ship your product.
        Price My Shipment
        Price My Shipment
        We offer solutions that fit your needs. Find out how much it costs to ship your product.
        We offer solutions that fit your needs. Find out how much it costs to ship your product.
      • Sustainable Benefits of Rail
        As the most fuel-efficient way to move freight over the ground, we invest approximately $10 million every day into infrastructure, equipment and technology to provide customers sustainable solutions.
        Sustainable Benefits of Rail
        Sustainable Benefits of Rail
        As the most fuel-efficient way to move freight over the ground, we invest approximately $10 million every day into infrastructure, equipment and technology to provide customers sustainable solutions.
        As the most fuel-efficient way to move freight over the ground, we invest approximately $10 million every day into infrastructure, equipment and technology to provide customers sustainable solutions.
    • Shipping by Market
      Overview
      Choose the market that best fits what you will be shipping.
      Choose the market that best fits what you will be shipping.
      • Automotive
        Union Pacific offers transportation solutions for finished vehicles and automotive parts.
        Automotive
        Automotive
        Union Pacific offers transportation solutions for finished vehicles and automotive parts.
        Union Pacific offers transportation solutions for finished vehicles and automotive parts.
      • Agricultural Products
        We transport the food that fuels the nation. Union Pacific specializes in providing innovative transportation solutions for grain, grain products, fresh and frozen food, beverages and fertilizer.
        Agricultural Products
        Agricultural Products
        We transport the food that fuels the nation. Union Pacific specializes in providing innovative transportation solutions for grain, grain products, fresh and frozen food, beverages and fertilizer.
        We transport the food that fuels the nation. Union Pacific specializes in providing innovative transportation solutions for grain, grain products, fresh and frozen food, beverages and fertilizer.
      • Chemicals & Plastics
        The Industrial chemicals market consists of chemical compounds that support the manufacturing of more complex chemicals and goods we use every day.
        Chemicals & Plastics
        Chemicals & Plastics
        The Industrial chemicals market consists of chemical compounds that support the manufacturing of more complex chemicals and goods we use every day.
        The Industrial chemicals market consists of chemical compounds that support the manufacturing of more complex chemicals and goods we use every day.
      • Energy & Renewables
        We transport the energy that fuels the nation, specializing in transportation solutions for coal, biofuels, ethanol, diesel exhaust fuel, petroleum products, sand, drilling-related products and wind components.
        Energy & Renewables
        Energy & Renewables
        We transport the energy that fuels the nation, specializing in transportation solutions for coal, biofuels, ethanol, diesel exhaust fuel, petroleum products, sand, drilling-related products and wind components.
        We transport the energy that fuels the nation, specializing in transportation solutions for coal, biofuels, ethanol, diesel exhaust fuel, petroleum products, sand, drilling-related products and wind components.
      • Intermodal
        Union Pacific’s intermodal market reaches more markets, more frequently than any other North American railroad.
        Intermodal
        Intermodal
        Union Pacific’s intermodal market reaches more markets, more frequently than any other North American railroad.
        Union Pacific’s intermodal market reaches more markets, more frequently than any other North American railroad.
      • Machinery & Oversized
        We can move just about anything. A dimensional load is greater in size or weight than a typical rail shipment and requires special handling.
        Machinery & Oversized
        Machinery & Oversized
        We can move just about anything. A dimensional load is greater in size or weight than a typical rail shipment and requires special handling.
        We can move just about anything. A dimensional load is greater in size or weight than a typical rail shipment and requires special handling.
      • Metals, Minerals & Forest
        Our extensive network enables industrial product commodities to move between thousands of locations throughout North America.
        Metals, Minerals & Forest
        Metals, Minerals & Forest
        Our extensive network enables industrial product commodities to move between thousands of locations throughout North America.
        Our extensive network enables industrial product commodities to move between thousands of locations throughout North America.
      • Mexico
        Union Pacific is the leading rail provider to and from the U.S./Mexico border and the only railroad to serve all six major gateways.
        Mexico
        Mexico
        Union Pacific is the leading rail provider to and from the U.S./Mexico border and the only railroad to serve all six major gateways.
        Union Pacific is the leading rail provider to and from the U.S./Mexico border and the only railroad to serve all six major gateways.
    • Shipment Resources
      Overview
      Helpful resources to keep your shipments on track.
      Helpful resources to keep your shipments on track.
      • Shipment Resources Overview
        Helpful resources to keep your shipments on track.
        Shipment Resources Overview
        Shipment Resources Overview
        Helpful resources to keep your shipments on track.
        Helpful resources to keep your shipments on track.
      • Announcements by Market
        News encompassing multiple markets and topics.
        Announcements by Market
        Announcements by Market
        News encompassing multiple markets and topics.
        News encompassing multiple markets and topics.
    • Customer Contacts
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      New to Union Pacific? Learn more about our shipment solutions.
      New to Union Pacific? Learn more about our shipment solutions.
      • Customer Contacts Overview
        New to Union Pacific? Learn more about our shipment solutions.
        Customer Contacts Overview
        Customer Contacts Overview
        New to Union Pacific? Learn more about our shipment solutions.
        New to Union Pacific? Learn more about our shipment solutions.
  • About Us
    About Us
    • About Us
      Overview
      Union Pacific delivers the nation’s goods with safe, reliable and efficient service. Operating in 23 states, we connect our customers and communities to the global economy.
      Union Pacific delivers the nation’s goods with safe, reliable and efficient service. Operating in 23 states, we connect our customers and communities to the global economy.
      • Company Overview
        Union Pacific has been building America for more than 160 years, delivering the goods that feed our nation, the supplies that support families and the raw goods to build roads, skyscrapers and schools.
        Company Overview
        Company Overview
        Union Pacific has been building America for more than 160 years, delivering the goods that feed our nation, the supplies that support families and the raw goods to build roads, skyscrapers and schools.
        Union Pacific has been building America for more than 160 years, delivering the goods that feed our nation, the supplies that support families and the raw goods to build roads, skyscrapers and schools.
      • Pursuing What's Possible
        The Union Pacific team is focusing on Safety, Service and Operational Excellence in pursuit of growth.
        Pursuing What's Possible
        Pursuing What's Possible
        The Union Pacific team is focusing on Safety, Service and Operational Excellence in pursuit of growth.
        The Union Pacific team is focusing on Safety, Service and Operational Excellence in pursuit of growth.
      • Our Leadership
        Learn about Union Pacific’s senior leadership team.
        Our Leadership
        Our Leadership
        Learn about Union Pacific’s senior leadership team.
        Learn about Union Pacific’s senior leadership team.
      • Our History
        Founded July 1, 1862, when President Lincoln signed the Pacific Railway Act, Union Pacific has been building America for more than 160 years.
        Our History
        Our History
        Founded July 1, 1862, when President Lincoln signed the Pacific Railway Act, Union Pacific has been building America for more than 160 years.
        Founded July 1, 1862, when President Lincoln signed the Pacific Railway Act, Union Pacific has been building America for more than 160 years.
      • Contact Us
        New to Union Pacific? Learn more about our shipment solutions.
        Contact Us
        Contact Us
        New to Union Pacific? Learn more about our shipment solutions.
        New to Union Pacific? Learn more about our shipment solutions.
    • Investors
      Overview
      Union Pacific Railroad is one of America’s most recognized companies. We provide a critical link in the global supply chain by linking 23 states in the western two-thirds of the country by rail.
      Union Pacific Railroad is one of America’s most recognized companies. We provide a critical link in the global supply chain by linking 23 states in the western two-thirds of the country by rail.
      • Investor Overview
        Union Pacific Railroad is one of America’s most recognized companies. We provide a critical link in the global supply chain by linking 23 states in the western two-thirds of the country by rail.
        Investor Overview
        Investor Overview
        Union Pacific Railroad is one of America’s most recognized companies. We provide a critical link in the global supply chain by linking 23 states in the western two-thirds of the country by rail.
        Union Pacific Railroad is one of America’s most recognized companies. We provide a critical link in the global supply chain by linking 23 states in the western two-thirds of the country by rail.
      • Investor Events
        Learn about Union Pacific’s upcoming investor events and presentations.
        Investor Events
        Investor Events
        Learn about Union Pacific’s upcoming investor events and presentations.
        Learn about Union Pacific’s upcoming investor events and presentations.
      • Financials
        View Union Pacific’s quarterly results, annual reports and SEC filings.
        Financials
        Financials
        View Union Pacific’s quarterly results, annual reports and SEC filings.
        View Union Pacific’s quarterly results, annual reports and SEC filings.
      • Key Performance Metrics
        Weekly key performance measures and reports.
        Key Performance Metrics
        Key Performance Metrics
        Weekly key performance measures and reports.
        Weekly key performance measures and reports.
      • Sustainability
        Union Pacific connects businesses and communities by providing safe, reliable and efficient supply chain solutions that drive sustainable economic growth.
        Sustainability
        Sustainability
        Union Pacific connects businesses and communities by providing safe, reliable and efficient supply chain solutions that drive sustainable economic growth.
        Union Pacific connects businesses and communities by providing safe, reliable and efficient supply chain solutions that drive sustainable economic growth.
    • Communities
      Overview
      Union Pacific serves more than 7,000 communities where our employees live and work. From rural towns to metropolitan areas, we are committed to fostering strong, lasting relationships.
      Union Pacific serves more than 7,000 communities where our employees live and work. From rural towns to metropolitan areas, we are committed to fostering strong, lasting relationships.
      • Communities Overview
        Union Pacific serves nearly 7,300 communities where our employees live and work. From rural towns to metropolitan areas, we are committed to fostering strong, lasting relationships.
        Communities Overview
        Communities Overview
        Union Pacific serves nearly 7,300 communities where our employees live and work. From rural towns to metropolitan areas, we are committed to fostering strong, lasting relationships.
        Union Pacific serves nearly 7,300 communities where our employees live and work. From rural towns to metropolitan areas, we are committed to fostering strong, lasting relationships.
      • Rail Safety
        At Union Pacific, we take safety seriously. Our goal is to be the safest railroad in North America.
        Rail Safety
        Rail Safety
        At Union Pacific, we take safety seriously. Our goal is to be the safest railroad in North America.
        At Union Pacific, we take safety seriously. Our goal is to be the safest railroad in North America.
      • Notify Union Pacific
        Report concerns such as blocked or damaged crossings, idling equipment, illegal dumping or transient encampments.
        Notify Union Pacific
        Notify Union Pacific
        Report concerns such as blocked or damaged crossings, idling equipment, illegal dumping or transient encampments.
        Report concerns such as blocked or damaged crossings, idling equipment, illegal dumping or transient encampments.
      • Real Estate & Public Projects
        Seeking access to Union Pacific property or developing or working on public projects? Find resources here.
        Real Estate & Public Projects
        Real Estate & Public Projects
        Seeking access to Union Pacific property or developing or working on public projects? Find resources here.
        Seeking access to Union Pacific property or developing or working on public projects? Find resources here.
      • Philanthropic Giving
        Union Pacific’s Community Ties Giving Program invests in high-quality nonprofits that foster safe, prosperous and inclusive communities in the cities and towns where we operate. 
        Philanthropic Giving
        Philanthropic Giving
        Union Pacific’s Community Ties Giving Program invests in high-quality nonprofits that foster safe, prosperous and inclusive communities in the cities and towns where we operate. 
        Union Pacific’s Community Ties Giving Program invests in high-quality nonprofits that foster safe, prosperous and inclusive communities in the cities and towns where we operate. 
    • Suppliers
      Overview
      Union Pacific’s Supply Chain Department builds supplier relationships to meet business needs using safe, ethical and efficient solutions.
      Union Pacific’s Supply Chain Department builds supplier relationships to meet business needs using safe, ethical and efficient solutions.
      • New Suppliers
        Union Pacific’s Supply Chain Department builds supplier relationships to meet business needs using safe, ethical and efficient solutions.
        New Suppliers
        New Suppliers
        Union Pacific’s Supply Chain Department builds supplier relationships to meet business needs using safe, ethical and efficient solutions.
        Union Pacific’s Supply Chain Department builds supplier relationships to meet business needs using safe, ethical and efficient solutions.
      • Existing Suppliers
        Union Pacific’s Supply Chain Department builds supplier relationships to meet business needs using safe, ethical and efficient solutions.
        Existing Suppliers
        Existing Suppliers
        Union Pacific’s Supply Chain Department builds supplier relationships to meet business needs using safe, ethical and efficient solutions.
        Union Pacific’s Supply Chain Department builds supplier relationships to meet business needs using safe, ethical and efficient solutions.
  • News News
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      Stay connected with the latest updates and news as we deliver Safety, Service and Operational Excellence.
      Stay connected with the latest updates and news as we deliver Safety, Service and Operational Excellence.
      • Press Releases
        Union Pacific’s latest press releases as we deliver Safety, Service and Operational Excellence.
        Press Releases
        Union Pacific’s latest press releases as we deliver Safety, Service and Operational Excellence.
        Union Pacific’s latest press releases as we deliver Safety, Service and Operational Excellence.
        Press Releases
      • Union Pacific News
        News across our railroad as we deliver Safety, Service and Operational Excellence.
        Union Pacific News
        News across our railroad as we deliver Safety, Service and Operational Excellence.
        News across our railroad as we deliver Safety, Service and Operational Excellence.
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      • Reporter Inquiries
        Union Pacific's Media team is available to respond to reporter inquiries as needed.
        Reporter Inquiries
        Union Pacific's Media team is available to respond to reporter inquiries as needed.
        Union Pacific's Media team is available to respond to reporter inquiries as needed.
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