Union Pacific Railroad

Union Pacific shares news, photos and videos about growth, its employees and the communities where they live and work.

Union Pacific shares news, photos and videos about its heritage and the communities where its employees live and work.

Union Pacific is proving that moving more freight doesn't require running more trains. Through smarter operations, data-driven technology and a relentless focus on safety, the railroad is transporting greater volumes with fewer trains while continuing to improve performance in critical areas.

Union Pacific shares news about company stories, operations, communities, employees, technology and efforts to build a stronger, safer railroad.

Union Pacific provides media professionals with official news, high-resolution photos, videos, access to its media team and company information.

Union Pacific’s media relations team handles inquiries and interview requests and connects journalists and content creators with company experts.

Union Pacific’s media kit includes company facts, high-resolution assets and official brand guidelines.

Union Pacific lists career opportunities and resources for current employees and retirees.

Union Pacific offers union employees benefits including health coverage, income protection and programs for work and home life. Benefits vary by location and position, and some are determined by collective bargaining agreements.

Union Pacific’s executive leadership team is led by CEO Jim Vena and includes senior leaders Eric Gehringer, Jennifer Hamann, Rahul Jalali, Kenny Rocker, Christina Conlin and Josh Perkes.

Union Pacific delivers the goods families and businesses use every day with safe, reliable and efficient service. Operating in 23 western states, the railroad connects its customers and communities to the global economy.

Union Pacific says it has built America for more than 160 years, beginning with construction of the first transcontinental railroad and continuing through economic crises, military conflicts, hurricanes, floods and droughts.

Union Pacific says it is committed to its Safety, Service and Operational Excellence strategy.

Union Pacific’s emergency helpline for railroad-related emergencies is 888-877-7267.

Union Pacific connects 23 western U.S. states, providing efficient railroad transportation, freight shipping, logistics, and rail safety services.

Union Pacific uses AI-powered machine vision tools to enhance rail safety and track maintenance operations. In 2025, the system generated more than 100 billion measurements from 644,000 miles of inspected track, providing data for its track inspection and maintenance efforts.

May 2026 · Union PacificNews article

Union Pacific says a coast-to-coast railroad would lower shipping costs by eliminating freight handoffs across the middle of the country. It estimates the service would remove 2.1 million trucks from American roads each year and save shippers an estimated 0.5 billion.

May 2026 · Union PacificNews article

Union Pacific Corporation and Norfolk Southern Corporation submit an amended merger application to the Surface Transportation Board seeking approval to create what they describe as America’s first transcontinental railroad. Their application includes analysis estimating that the proposed combination would save shippers .5 billion annually.

Apr 2026 · Union PacificNews article

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