Union Pacific operates North America's premier railroad franchise, covering 23 states in the western two-thirds of the United States.

Joined November 2008
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Union Pacific’s EVP-Operations Eric Gehringer emphasized how tech and innovation – like our advanced maintenance and inspection tools – drive Safety, Service and Operational Excellence during a keynote at the International Crosstie and Fastening System Symposium.
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We reach more intermodal markets, more frequently than any other North American railroad. Our merger with @nscorp will build on this foundation by connecting the eastern and western U.S. with virtually no overlap. The goal: Growth through new routes and improved service that removes interchange handoffs and strengthens the supply chain. 🔗 Learn more: up-nstranscontinental.com/th…
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At Union Pacific, our focus is clear: we’re building on our record safety year by equipping employees with advanced tools that help them do their jobs more safely and efficiently. By pairing frontline expertise with innovation, we are strengthening decision-making and supporting the professionals at the center of every operation. up.com/news/safety/modern-to…
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The world is coming together for the beautiful game, let’s make rail safety part of the celebration during this summer’s international soccer tournament: ✅ Follow the signs and signals ✅ Cross only at designated crossings ✅ Always expect a train If you get stuck on the tracks in your vehicle, find the blue-and-white sign posted at crossings and call the emergency number listed.
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A historic meetup as innovations from the 20th and 21st centuries met in Erie, Pennsylvania. Big Boy #UP4014 was built to haul increasing volumes of freight efficiently over the mountains during World War II, while @WabtecCorp's newest #FLXdrive battery-electric locomotive is designed to move freight within rail yards more sustainably.
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Union Pacific's Ed Dickens reminds everyone to stay 25 feet back from all railroad tracks when coming out to watch #UP4014 as #BigBoyHeadsEast! Thanks, @TrainsMagazine for helping share safety with rail fans across America! Please share this with your friends and family to help spread this message!
As @UnionPacific’s Big Boy No. 4014 heads east to Philadelphia, safety is top priority. Ed Dickens, the railroad’s senior manager of heritage operations, offers guidance on how both you and others around you can safely experience this historic event.
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A simple idea. A measurable impact. As temperatures rise, Union Pacific is using reflective white paint to keep rails cooler – a highway-inspired innovation that lowers rail temperatures by up to 20 degrees. It’s one more example of the prevention-focused approach behind our best-ever derailment incident rate in 2025, improving 19% year over year. Rail remains the safest way to move freight over land, and progress like this comes from practical innovation and continuous improvement. up.com/news/safety/Tracking-…
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ICYMI - History in Motion: Big Boy No. 4014 reached a historic point on its coast-to-coast tour to celebrate #America250 on Friday – rolling onto @nscorp tracks 🛤️ for the first time since #UP4014 was delivered to Union Pacific in 1941. Friday was our first day operating an integrated consist with both Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern heritage cars, as well as NS’ newly unveiled No. 1776 The Bell. As #BigBoyHeadsEast, expect more historic and patriotic power from both railroads. Safety Reminder: When coming out to see Big Boy, stay at least 25 feet back from ALL railroad tracks for safety.
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Omaha Magazine caught up with Union Pacific’s Eric Gehringer, executive vice president-Operations, and Patricia LaBounty, curator of the Union Pacific Railroad Museum, to talk about our proposed combination with @nscorp. Creating the nation’s first transcontinental railroad will enable us to move customers’ goods faster, make American products more competitive, open more markets, support job growth and remove trucks from congested highways. 🔗 Check out the article: omahamagazine.com/business/u…
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Safety is a shared responsibility, which is why we partnered with the Set Me Free Project, Omaha Police Department and Department of Homeland Security to raise awareness about human trafficking and shift the conversation to prevention and action. At the Omaha event, EVP and CFO Jennifer Hamann led a discussion and welcomed Omaha Mayor John W. Ewing Jr. , who emphasized the need for awareness and action. Safety extends beyond our railroad. This National Safety Month, learn how to recognize, report and help prevent human trafficking in your community. If you see something, say something. Call the National Human Trafficking Hotline: (888)-373-7888.
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At the 2026 Railway Interchange Conference, Union Pacific CEO Jim Vena sent a clear message: the competitive landscape is shifting, and rail must move now. Rail moves about 27% of U.S. freight ton-miles today, compared to trucking’s 43% – highlighting both the competitive gap and the runway for growth. up.com/news/service/vena-rai…
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Union Pacific CEO Jim Vena joined CNBC to highlight progress toward creating America’s first transcontinental railroad – with a mid-2027 target in sight. Hours later, Big Boy #UP4014 headed east on its first coast-to-coast tour, after 61,000 fans turned out in West Chicago. A powerful reminder of where we’ve been – and where we’re going. uprr.com/software/survey/soc…
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🚀 From America’s rails to the moon! 🌕 Built by @WabtecCorp and unveiled with @northropgrumman , our newest commemorative locomotive #up4547 began its first mission hauling @NASA Artemis III rocket components, powering the next era of exploration. Former NASA astronaut Doug Hurley captured it well at the unveiling ceremony: “Together, we are taking the next leap for humanity.” up.com/news/service/artemis-…
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Time to flip the page on your 2026 Union Pacific calendar to June, where you'll see #UP3012 and #UP7053 climbing past Greenland, Colorado. 📸 Photo by Brendon Shaline. Photographers: Send us your great shots year-round: calendarsubmissions@up.com
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As #UP4014 Big Boy's Coast-to-Coast tour moves across the U.S., the consist will revise periodically. We've added #UP1776, our #America250 locomotive featuring our dramatic American flag earlier this week. Now Union Pacific's Heritage Fleet has been added to the consist in Omaha as we say goodbye to TTX's beautiful patriotic boxcars, which we were using for braking support until we could pick up the Heritage Fleet.
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