Status of the Railroad - A Message from Kenny Rocker, EVP, Marketing & Sales
Announcement Number: CN2025-7
Categories: General Announcements
Posted Date: April 30, 2025
To Our Customers,
I am excited about the arrival of spring and the new beginnings it brings with it! This year, the commercial leaders and I have dedicated significant time engaging with our customers at industry conferences. These events provide us with valuable opportunities to update our partners on Union Pacific’s progress and, through individual interactions, explore ways we can grow together. Whether at conferences in your industry, rail or short line conferences, or economic development associations, we are committed to meeting you where you are. Please feel free to reach out if you have an opportunity you’d like to discuss.
Sustainability
Shipping your freight by rail reduces your carbon footprint and benefits the environment, cutting greenhouse gas emission by up to 75% compared to truck. Last year, Union Pacific was recognized for our sustainability leadership by S&P Global’s Sustainability Yearbook. We’ve made significant progress, but we know there is more work to be done.
Our goals include reducing absolute emissions by 26%, from a 2018 baseline, by 2030 and achieving zero emissions by 2050. Next month, we will be emailing customized carbon emission letters, updated with our newly refined emissions methodology.
Our Metrics
Our service product is strong and the railroad is operating smoothly. While we recognize there are still areas for improvement, we are actively working to address them. The weekly service metrics for the week ending April 25, 2025, are all trending positively. This success is a testament to the entire Union Pacific team and our commitment to provide the service we’ve sold our customers.
- Freight Car Velocity – 225 miles per day
- Train Velocity – 19.6 miles per hour
- Terminal Dwell – 20.9 hours
Things to Note
- Sign up now to learn about Union Pacific’s Customer Powered Technology at our June 2, webinar.
- Hurricane season is right around the corner, it’s a great time to review best practices to prepare.
Thank You
Thank you for trusting Union Pacific with your transportation needs. We genuinely value your business and are committed to providing you with a safe and reliable product. We look forward to continuing our partnership and growing the business together in the future.
Sincerely,
Kenny Rocker
Executive Vice President, Marketing & Sales