Union Pacific Railroad

Union Pacific hosted a webinar for our customers and the communities we serve on our winter weather planning and recovery to help them prepare for the challenges that the season may bring.

Union Pacific’s newest focus site in Texarkana connects customers to rail. With nearly 12,000 developable acres of land, TexAmericas Center is one of the largest rural industrial centers in the Americas.

Shipping by rail is the most fuel-efficient way to move freight over land. One train can carry as much as 300 trucks, which reduces highway congestion and GHG emissions. Looking to to reduce your emissions or focus on reaching sustainability goals in 2025? Learn more about diversifying your supply chain and shipping by rail by simply filling out this form. https://lnkd.in/g_-biQ7W

Railroads provide a pathway to a fulfilling career. The industry is known for its long employee tenures — often far exceeding those in other sectors — reflecting the satisfaction and commitment that come with a career in railroading. Learn more in the Association of American Railroads Rail Jobs Report. https://lnkd.in/gRrUHjTM

The Union Pacific Railroad Museum in Council Bluffs, Iowa, is featured in an Iowa PBS documentary about historic buildings of Iowa, airing Tuesday, Nov. 26, at 7 p.m. CT. Interviews with Patricia LaBounty, museum curator, and EC Schroeder, museum board member and volunteer, are included in the one-hour episode, which highlights six historic places in Council Bluffs that helped define the gateway to the American West. https://lnkd.in/gJZh6Juy

Dedicated to making trains more efficient, Jason Fox is playing a key role in Union Pacific’s environmental initiatives – and his work is receiving national recognition. Jason was recently honored with the 2024 John H. Chafee Environmental Excellence Award by the Association of American Railroads . The award, named after the late Rhode Island senator known for environmental advocacy, is the highest honor bestowed by the AAR for non-environment professionals.

Whether it's fresh fruits and vegetables🍎, or the appetizers, turkey and drinks for Thanksgiving dinner🦃, Union Pacific offers supply chain solutions for food and beverage producers that save money and the planet by reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Refrigerated boxcars are GPS-monitored and temperature-controlled, offering up to 37% better thermal protection than refrigerated truck trailers to deliver food at its freshest. Did we mention shippers can also move more, with up to 59% more space in just one refrigerated boxcar? If you’re ready for a fresh way to think about shipping, Union Pacific’s Food & Beverage specialists can create a plan to move your food and beverage products safely by rail. To learn more about Union Pacific’s shipping solutions for food and beverages, visit UP.com/food.

The stakes are high when operating massive track equipment. Union Pacific Machine Operator Juan Gonzalez learned this when he accidentally backed a tamper machine into a stationary vehicle, demolishing his supervisor’s hy-rail truck. https://lnkd.in/gxtQrPcj

Omaha-area followers: Join Union Pacific and Scooter's Coffee ☕ on Nov. 26 to celebrate the release of Monopoly: The Omaha Edition with an evening of fun, benefiting Food Bank for the Heartland. Family and friends can meet Mr. Monopoly, play the game and receive a free cake bite by donating to the food bank either in the store or a drive-thru donation lane. The food bank is in need of the following items this holiday season: canned fruit, vegetables, beans, tuna or chicken, peanut butter, rice, juice, cereal, pasta and baby food/formula. 🗓 Date: Tuesday, November 26 📍 Location: Scooter’s Coffee, 13329 California St. location ⏰ Time: 4-7 p.m. #GamesAndPuzzleWeek #ScootersCoffee #UnionPacific

Union Pacific Railroad today announced Craig Richardson, executive vice president, chief legal officer and corporate secretary, will retire March 31, 2025, after nearly 10 years with the railroad. Christina Conlin, who most recently served as chief risk officer and associate general counsel with Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company, will join Union Pacific effective Dec. 2 as senior vice president and deputy general counsel. https://lnkd.in/gTMjPTpv