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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 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 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.

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.

The Brotherhood of Railway Carmen (BRC) and Union Pacific Railroad reached an agreement that provides a commitment of job security for hundreds of union employees after Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern merge to build America’s first coast-to-coast railroad.

Union Pacific Railroad today recognized 16 customers and suppliers with its 2025 Sustainability Partner Awards, celebrating their commitment to advancing environmental stewardship and sustainable business practices. Now in its third year, the award program highlights organizations that are driving measurable progress toward ambitious sustainability goals through innovation, collaboration and leadership.