Union Pacific: News Releases http://www.uprr.com/newsinfo/releases/index.shtml Copyright 2010, Union Pacific en-us 2010-09-02 <![CDATA[Union Pacific Corporation's CFO to Address Credit Suisse 2010 Automotive and Transportation Conference]]> Rob Knight, executive vice president - Finance and chief financial officer of Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE: UNP), will address the Credit Suisse 2010 Automotive & Transportation Conference at 8:25 a.m. ET on Thursday, Sept. 9, 2010, in New York, NY.

]]> <![CDATA[Union Pacific Railroad Builds on Generations of Leadership]]> Union Pacific Railroad employees learned how to maximize their potential and further their careers at the 21st annual Black Employee Network (BEN) conference in Dallas, August 26-28. With the theme Building on Generations of Leadership, the conference celebrated the leaders who helped the network grow since it was established in 1979 by a small group of employees in Omaha.

]]> <![CDATA[Union Pacific Railroad Invests More Than $11.5 Million for Track Improvements to Its Line from Topeka, Kan., to Herington, Kan. ]]> Union Pacific Railroad will improve Kansas' transportation infrastructure by investing more than $11.5 million to improve the rail line from Topeka, Kan., to Herington, Kan.

]]> <![CDATA[Union Pacific Railroad Unveils Prototype AutoFlex Convertible]]>

Union Pacific Railroad, North America's largest automotive carrier, today unveiled the AutoFlex™ convertible multi-level rail car for transporting vehicles. Built with leading-edge technology, Union Pacific's AutoFlex™ rail car is 90 feet long and can be adjusted to accommodate bi-level or tri-level vehicle transport while using the same rack structure.

]]> <![CDATA[Union Pacific Railroad Invests More Than $9 Million for Track Improvements to Its Line from Milwaukee, Wis., to Near Lebanon, Wis. ]]> Union Pacific Railroad will improve Wisconsin's transportation infrastructures by investing more than $9 million to improve the rail line from Milwaukee, Wis., to near Lebanon, Wis.

]]> <![CDATA[Union Pacific Railroad Invests Nearly $9 Million for Track Improvements to Its Line from Ogallala, Neb., to Near Cheyenne, Wyo. ]]> Union Pacific Railroad will improve Nebraska and Wyoming's transportation infrastructures by investing nearly $9 million to improve the rail line from Ogallala, Neb., to near Cheyenne, Wyo.

]]> <![CDATA[Union Pacific Railroad Invests $16.5 Million to Upgrade Track in Eastern Oregon]]> Union Pacific Railroad will enhance rail efficiency in the eastern part of Oregon by investing approximately $16.5 million to improve its rail line that runs from Arlington to Huntington, Ore.  Work on the 200-mile stretch of railroad tracks is underway in the La Grande area paralleling I-84. Crews of 60 to 100 are working to replace railroad ties with an assembly line of mechanized equipment. The project includes removing and installing new rail on curves and replacing more than 148,000 railroad ties. Crews also will spread 62,000 tons of rock ballast to help stabilize the roadbed.

]]> <![CDATA[<i>Military Times EDGE</i> Names Union Pacific Railroad Among 50 Best for Vets Employers]]> Military Times EDGE has named Union Pacific Railroad among the 50 Best for Vets 2010 Employers. The publication ranks Union Pacific No. 10 on its list.

]]> <![CDATA[Union Pacific Railroad Invests More Than $2 Million for Track Improvements to Its Line from Merrillan, Wis., to near Millston, Wis. ]]> Union Pacific Railroad will improve Wisconsin's transportation infrastructures by investing more than $2 million to improve the rail line that runs from Merrillan,Wis., to near Millston, Wis.

]]> <![CDATA[Union Pacific Railroad Invests More Than $10 Million for Track Improvements to Its Line from Kansas City, Kan., to Linwood, Kan. ]]> Union Pacific Railroad will improve Kansas' transportation infrastructures by investing more than $10 million to improve the rail line that runs from Kansas City, Kan., to Linwood, Kan.

]]> <![CDATA[Union Pacific Railroad Invests More Than $11 Million for Track Improvements to Its Line from Jefferson City, Mo., to Wooldridge, Mo. ]]> Union Pacific Railroad will improve Missouri's transportation infrastructures by investing more than $11 million to improve the rail line that runs from Jefferson City, Mo., to Wooldridge, Mo.

]]> <![CDATA[Union Pacific Railroad Invests More Than $2 Million for Track Improvements To Its Line in St. Louis, Mo., from Vandeventer Ave. to Near Jefferson Barracks]]> Union Pacific Railroad will improve Missouri's transportation infrastructures by investing more than $2 million to improve the rail line in St. Louis, Mo., that runs from Vandeventer Ave. to near Jefferson Barracks.

]]> <![CDATA[Union Pacific Railroad Invests More Than $18 Million for Track Improvements to Its Line from Fremont to North Bend, Neb.]]>

Union Pacific will improve Nebraska's transportation infrastructure with a more than $18 million investment to improve the rail line that runs from Fremont to North Bend, Neb.

]]> <![CDATA[Union Pacific Announces Dennis J. Duffy To Retire; Lance M. Fritz Appointed Executive Vice President - Operations]]> Union Pacific Corporation today announced Dennis J. Duffy, vice chairman - Operations, has declared his intention to retire this fall.  Duffy joined the company in 1973 and held positions in the Finance, Marketing & Sales, and Operating departments during his career. He is the longest-serving head of Union Pacific's Operating department in company history, serving since 1998.

]]> <![CDATA[Union Pacific Railroad's Jacqueline White Recognized by <i>Diversity MBA Magazine</i>]]> Diversity MBA Magazine named Union Pacific Railroad's Jacqueline White to its 2010 list of Top 100 Under 50 Diverse Executive & Emerging Leaders. White, Union Pacific's assistant vice president – Strategic Sourcing, was recognized by the magazine for factors including corporate leadership, scope of responsibility, civic achievement and advanced degrees.

]]> <![CDATA[Union Pacific Corporation Declares Quarterly Dividend of 33 Cents Per Share]]> The Board of Directors of Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE: UNP) has declared a quarterly dividend of 33 cents per share on its common stock, payable October 1, 2010, to stockholders of record August 31, 2010.

]]> <![CDATA[Union Pacific Railroad Employees Achieve Best Ever January through June Safety Performance]]> Union Pacific Railroad employees achieved the best first half of the year safety performance in company history. For the period January 1 through June 30, Union Pacific's employee reportable injury rate was 1.31, a nearly 10 percent improvement over the previous company best 1.45 reportable rate for the first six months of 2009. Union Pacific's employee injury rate improved 50 percent from 2001 to 2009.

]]> <![CDATA[Union Pacific Subsidiary PS Technology Adds 3-D Simulation Training Program]]> PS Technology (PST), a wholly owned subsidiary of Union Pacific Corporation, has added a 3-D simulation training program to its capabilities.

]]> <![CDATA[Union Pacific Railroad Named by National Business Group on Health as 2010 Best Employers for Healthy Lifestyles Winner]]> Union Pacific Railroad has been named one of the 2010 Best Employers for Healthy Lifestyles award winners from the National Business Group on Health (NBGH). Union Pacific is one of just 16 companies to earn platinum level status and is the only railroad or transportation company among the 66 employers recognized by the NBGH. Union Pacific is one of just five companies to be recognized all six years the awards have been presented.

]]> <![CDATA[Union Pacific Reports Record Quarterly Earnings]]> Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE: UNP) today reported 2010 second quarter net income of $711 million, or $1.40 per diluted share, compared to $465 million, or $0.92 per diluted share, in the second quarter 2009. Second quarter 2009 net income included $72 million, or $0.14 per diluted share, related to a Colorado land sale.

]]> <![CDATA[Union Pacific Corporation Invites You to Join Its Second Quarter Earnings Release Broadcast]]> In conjunction with Union Pacific Corporation's (NYSE: UNP) Second Quarter 2010 Earnings Release, you are invited to listen to its presentation that will be broadcast live over the Internet or via teleconference on Thursday, July 22, 2010, at 8:45 a.m. Eastern Time.

]]> <![CDATA[Union Pacific Railroad Recognized as A Best Diversity Company by <i>Diversity Careers in Engineering and Information Technology</i>]]> Union Pacific Railroad has been named a 2010 Best Diversity Company by Diversity Careers in Engineering and Information Technology. The magazine honored Union Pacific for its support of minorities and women, attention to work/life balance, and supplier diversity commitment based on feedback from its readers and website visitors.

]]> <![CDATA[Union Pacific Corporation Announces Expiration of Exchange Offer ]]> Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE: UNP; and "Union Pacific" or the "Corporation") today announced the expiration of its offer to exchange its outstanding 7.875% Notes due 2019 (the "Existing Notes") for 5.78% Notes due 2040 (the "New Notes") and cash (the "Exchange Offer").  The Exchange Offer, which commenced on June 11, 2010, expired at 11:59 p.m., New York City time on July 9, 2010 (the "Expiration Date").  According to information provided by the exchange agent for the Exchange Offer, Union Pacific received valid tenders from holders of $375,900,000 aggregate principal amount of Existing Notes. 

]]> <![CDATA[Legendary Union Pacific Railroad Steam Locomotive to Pull Cheyenne Frontier Days Special Train ]]>

Union Pacific Railroad legendary steam locomotive No. 844 will pull a special train for Cheyenne Frontier Days, as well as a fundraising special for the Lionel Collectors Club of America between Cheyenne, Wyo., and Denver, Colo. The excursions will celebrate railroad history and heritage on Union Pacific.

]]> <![CDATA[Union Pacific Railroad Invests Nearly $9 Million for Track Improvements to Its Line from Hiawatha, Kan., to Auburn, Neb.]]> Union Pacific Railroad will improve Kansas' and Nebraska's transportation infrastructures by investing nearly $9 million to improve the rail line that runs from Hiawatha, Kan., to Auburn, Neb.

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