Union Pacific: All News Releases

Union Pacific Railroad Reminds Drivers to Use Caution at Railroad Crossings While Traveling This Memorial Day Weekend

Mon, 20 May 2013 09:02:11 CST

Union Pacific Railroad reminds drivers to use caution at railroad crossings while traveling in their vehicles this Memorial Day weekend.

Auburn, Calif., Awarded Membership in Union Pacific's Train Town USA Registry

Fri, 17 May 2013 12:00:00 CST

Auburn has been awarded membership in Union Pacific's Train Town USA Registry as part of Union Pacific's ongoing efforts to highlight cities with a historical connection to the railroad. The city received an official Train Town USA resolution signed by Union Pacific Chairman Jim Young in a special presentation in Auburn today. Union Pacific launched its Train Town USA Registry as part of the railroad's 150th anniversary celebration in 2012.

Union Pacific Railroad Receives President's Award for Logistics Excellence from Toyota Logistics Services

Fri, 17 May 2013 11:00:00 CST

Union Pacific Railroad received the 2012 President's Award for Logistics Excellence from Toyota Logistics Services. The annual honor, which Union Pacific won for the second consecutive year, recognizes overall logistics excellence among rail carriers. The President's Award is Toyota's highest supplier distinction.

Union Pacific Corporation Declares Quarterly Dividend

Thu, 16 May 2013 10:30:51 CST

The Board of Directors of Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE: UNP) has declared a quarterly dividend of 69 cents per share on its common stock, payable July 1, 2013, to stockholders of record May 31, 2013.

Union Pacific Railroad Billboard Campaign Reminds Drivers to Always Expect a Train

Wed, 15 May 2013 13:45:13 CST

Union Pacific Railroad is launching a billboard campaign aimed at encouraging Shakopee drivers to safely use railroad crossings.

Union Pacific Railroad's Public Safety Campaign Reminds Drivers and Pedestrians to Always Expect a Train

Wed, 15 May 2013 13:00:00 CST

Union Pacific Railroad today announced a billboard campaign aimed at encouraging drivers and pedestrians to cross tracks only at approved railroad crossings.

Union Pacific Railroad Recognizes 63 Companies for Chemical Transportation Safety

Tue, 14 May 2013 10:00:00 CST

Union Pacific Railroad named 63 companies as annual Pinnacle Award recipients for chemical transportation safety. The award recognizes Union Pacific customers that implemented successful prevention and corrective plans and achieved a rate of zero non-accident releases (NARs) for regulated hazardous materials shipments.

Hands-On Training Feature of Union Pacific's Ethanol Safety Conference

Fri, 10 May 2013 14:27:44 CST

Hands-on safety training was a key feature at Union Pacific's recent ethanol rail safety conference. Approximately 90 participants representing more than 15 ethanol shippers traveled from a 500-mile radius to participate.

Union Pacific Railroad Earns Nissan Motor Company's 2012 Logistics Carrier Conference Logistics Success Story Award

Tue, 07 May 2013 08:48:06 CST

Union Pacific Railroad earned Nissan Motor Company's 2012 Logistics Carrier Conference Logistics Success Story Award, which identifies carriers and providers that went above and beyond normal expectations in the past year.

Kilgore, Texas, Awarded Membership in Union Pacific's Train Town USA Registry

Thu, 02 May 2013 15:00:00 CST

Kilgore, Texas, has been awarded membership in Union Pacific's Train Town USA Registry as part of Union Pacific's ongoing efforts to highlight cities with a historical connection to the railroad. The city will receive an official Train Town USA resolution signed by Union Pacific Chairman Jim Young at a special May 3 presentation at the historic Kilgore Railroad Station. Union Pacific launched its Train Town USA Registry as part of the railroad's 150th Anniversary celebration in 2012.

'Military Times EDGE' Names Union Pacific Railroad Among 40 Best for Vets Employers

Thu, 02 May 2013 08:27:31 CST

Military Times EDGE named Union Pacific Railroad among the 40 Best for Vets 2013 Employers. Union Pacific's No. 5 ranking marks the third consecutive year it has been in the top 10.

Union Pacific Railroad Earns 2012 Rail Carrier of the Year from Lowe's Home Improvement

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 09:47:03 CST

Union Pacific Railroad earned the 2012 Rail Carrier of the Year Award from Lowe's Home Improvement. It is the second consecutive year Union Pacific won this award and the third time overall since Lowe's began its rail carrier recognition program in 2009.

Mojave, Calif., Awarded Membership in Union Pacific's Train Town USA Registry

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 16:15:00 CST

Mojave has been awarded membership in Union Pacific's Train Town USA Registry as part of Union Pacific's ongoing efforts to highlight cities with a historical connection to the railroad. The city received an official Train Town USA resolution signed by Union Pacific Chairman Jim Young in a special presentation to the Mojave Chamber of Commerce board today. Union Pacific launched its Train Town USA Registry as part of the railroad's 150th anniversary celebration in 2012.

Osawatomie, Kan., Awarded Membership in Union Pacific's Train Town USA Registry

Sat, 20 Apr 2013 12:00:00 CST

Osawatomie, Kan., has been awarded membership in Union Pacific's Train Town USA Registry as part of Union Pacific's ongoing efforts to highlight cities with a historical connection to the railroad. The city received an official Train Town USA resolution signed by Union Pacific Chairman Jim Young, in a special presentation during the community's Railroad Day celebration. Union Pacific launched its Train Town USA Registry as part of the railroad's 150th anniversary celebration in 2012.

Union Pacific Railroad Recognized by General Motors as a 2012 Supplier of the Year Winner

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 10:57:12 CST

Union Pacific Railroad received the 2012 General Motors Supplier of the Year award during the auto manufacturer's 21st annual Supplier of the Year awards ceremony in Detroit.

Union Pacific Railroad Invests $19 Million to Strengthen Kansas' Transportation Infrastructure

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 08:27:41 CST

Union Pacific Railroad will strengthen Kansas' transportation infrastructure by investing $19 million in the rail line between Salina and near Oakley. The project, funded entirely by Union Pacific without taxpayer dollars, began April 11 and is scheduled to be completed by the end of July.

Union Pacific Reports Record First Quarter

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 07:00:00 CST

Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE: UNP) today reported 2013 first quarter net income of $957 million, or $2.03 per diluted share, compared to $863 million, or $1.79 per diluted share, in the first quarter 2012.

Union Pacific Railroad and Operation Lifesaver Urge Professional Photographers to Stay Safe, Stay Away From Train Tracks

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 08:49:30 CST

As warmer weather arrives, Union Pacific Railroad and Operation Lifesaver, the rail safety education nonprofit organization, are urging professional photographers to refrain from taking photos of high school seniors, wedding parties, and other subjects on train tracks or trestles.

Union Pacific Railroad Invests $12 Million to Strengthen Wyoming's Transportation Infrastructure

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 08:25:24 CST

Union Pacific Railroad will strengthen Wyoming's transportation infrastructure by investing $12 million in the rail line between Granite and Rawlins. The project, funded entirely by Union Pacific without taxpayer dollars, begins today and is scheduled to be completed by the end of July.

Union Pacific Corporation Invites You to Join Its First Quarter 2013 Earnings Release Broadcast

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 08:14:02 CST

You are invited to listen to Union Pacific Corporation's (NYSE: UNP) first quarter 2013 earnings release presentation that will be broadcast live over the Internet and via teleconference on Thursday, April 18, 2013, at 8:45 a.m. Eastern Time.

Union Pacific Railroad Invests Nearly $7 Million to Strengthen Nebraska's Transportation Infrastructure

Thu, 04 Apr 2013 08:33:13 CST

Union Pacific Railroad will strengthen Nebraska's transportation infrastructure by investing nearly $7 million in the rail line between North Bend and Grand Island. The project, funded entirely by Union Pacific without taxpayer dollars, begins today and is scheduled to be completed by the end of June.

Union Pacific Railroad Wins Green Leadership Award from Sacramento Business Journal

Tue, 26 Mar 2013 13:28:30 CST

Union Pacific Railroad received the Green Leadership award in transportation from the Sacramento Business Journal. The award recognizes companies, agencies and individuals demonstrating a strong commitment to making the Sacramento region a thriving hub for clean technology.

Union Pacific Railroad Invests $21 Million to Strengthen Missouri's Transportation Infrastructure

Thu, 21 Mar 2013 09:49:14 CST

Union Pacific Railroad will strengthen Missouri's transportation infrastructure by investing $21 million to construct a more-than-nine-mile second main line track in the Bell City area, in southeast Missouri. The project, funded entirely by Union Pacific without taxpayer dollars, began earlier this month and is scheduled to be completed the end of October.