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About Union Pacific

Union Pacific Railroad is an operating subsidiary of Union Pacific Corporation. It is the largest railroad in North America, operating in the western two-thirds of the United States.

UP Business Groups

Union Pacific has one of the most diversified commodity mixes in the industry, including chemicals, coal, food and food products, forest products, grain and grain products, intermodal, metals and minerals, and automobiles and parts.

UP and the Environment

Our employees understand that protecting the environment is part of every job, and they are creating and implementing world-class energy conservation techniques that are helping us to move more freight with less fuel.

Rail Safety and Security

Public Safety, Rail Crossing information, Transport Safety and Rail Security.

Regional News

Union Pacific operations in 23 states are divided into three regions. Our Public Relations group also has regional representation. Contact information and regional project news can be found here.

Awards and Accolades

Union Pacific has been recognized a number of times for the opportunities it provides its workforce as well as for contributions to its communities.

Industry Information

AAR Talking Points, OneRail Coalition, Jim Young testimony before Congress.

UP Celebrates Lincoln

When Abraham Lincoln is a founding father of the company, people expect great things.

Positive Train Control (PTC)

PTC refers to technology that is capable of preventing train-to-train collisions, over-speed derailments, and casualties or injuries to roadway workers operating within their limits of authority.

North Platte RailFest Limited

Sept. 17-21, Union Pacific's "Living Legend," No. 844 traveled from Cheyenne, Wyo. to North Platte, Neb. and back.

Extreme Trains

History Channel series, Extreme Trains, shows the huge part trains have played in shaping American history – and how vital they are to American life today. (Featuring Union Pacific)

Contact Us

 

Reporting Unusual or Suspicious Occurrences and Environmental Hazards

Please call 1-888-UPRRCOP (877-7267) to report hazardous materials releases, personal injuries, criminal activities, illegal dumping, or other environmental incidents.

Reporting Rough or Damaged Grade Crossings

To report rough crossings, or crossings blocked or obscured by vegetation (non-emergency situations only) within the state of California, please call (916) 789-6114. To report emergency grade crossing blockages or damage, please call 1-800-848-8715.