Union Pacific
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Only Official Account of Union Pacific Railroad.
Union Pacific operates North America's premier railroad franchise, covering 23 states in the western two-thirds of the United States.
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Union Pacific operates North America's premier railroad franchise, covering 23 states in the western two-thirds of the United States.
Visit up.com for more information.
Eric Gehringer spoke at MxV Rail’s Rail Research Week, discussing how ideas move from concept to real-world application, shaping the future of rail. From advanced tech to smarter processes, we lean into innovation to pursue what’s possible and deliver safer, more efficient service for our customers.
November 19, 2025 at 11:05 PM
Eric Gehringer spoke at MxV Rail’s Rail Research Week, discussing how ideas move from concept to real-world application, shaping the future of rail. From advanced tech to smarter processes, we lean into innovation to pursue what’s possible and deliver safer, more efficient service for our customers.
Our friends with US Speedskating broke records and won medals at the ISU World Cup this weekend! Union Pacific is proud to partner with US Speedskating as they prepare for the games in Milan coming up in February.
November 17, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Our friends with US Speedskating broke records and won medals at the ISU World Cup this weekend! Union Pacific is proud to partner with US Speedskating as they prepare for the games in Milan coming up in February.
We reached a historic agreement with the Brotherhood of Railway Carmen that provides a commitment of job security for hundreds of union employees as Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern work toward building America’s first coast-to-coast railroad. Read more: www.up.com/news/service...
November 17, 2025 at 4:31 PM
We reached a historic agreement with the Brotherhood of Railway Carmen that provides a commitment of job security for hundreds of union employees as Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern work toward building America’s first coast-to-coast railroad. Read more: www.up.com/news/service...
UP’s Josh Perkes was named to N2Growth's 2025 Top Chief Human Resources Officer List, earning a spot among 40 visionary people leaders who are redefining the future of work, shaping organizational culture and setting new standards for leadership excellence.
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November 13, 2025 at 3:48 PM
UP’s Josh Perkes was named to N2Growth's 2025 Top Chief Human Resources Officer List, earning a spot among 40 visionary people leaders who are redefining the future of work, shaping organizational culture and setting new standards for leadership excellence.
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We recently hosted Family Day events in Orange, TX; Addis, LA; & Tucson, AZ. Packed with fun for the whole family – from live music and bouncy castles to snow cone trucks, face painting and carnival games – Family Days bring UP families together, celebrating the people who help keep America moving.
November 12, 2025 at 9:34 PM
We recently hosted Family Day events in Orange, TX; Addis, LA; & Tucson, AZ. Packed with fun for the whole family – from live music and bouncy castles to snow cone trucks, face painting and carnival games – Family Days bring UP families together, celebrating the people who help keep America moving.
Nearly 20% of Union Pacific’s workforce are military veterans. This #VeteransDay, Union Pacific employees proudly came together to honor those who’ve served in the United States Armed Forces at a special Veterans Day Recognition event hosted by our military resource group, UPVETS.
November 11, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Nearly 20% of Union Pacific’s workforce are military veterans. This #VeteransDay, Union Pacific employees proudly came together to honor those who’ve served in the United States Armed Forces at a special Veterans Day Recognition event hosted by our military resource group, UPVETS.
We reached a historic agreement with the NCFO that ensures job security for hundreds:of railroaders. Union Pacific is committed to protecting union jobs as we work toward building America’s first coast-to-coast railroad. Read more: #[www.up.com/news/people/... SEC Legend: #[up.com/425?utm_camp...
November 10, 2025 at 9:12 PM
We reached a historic agreement with the NCFO that ensures job security for hundreds:of railroaders. Union Pacific is committed to protecting union jobs as we work toward building America’s first coast-to-coast railroad. Read more: #[www.up.com/news/people/... SEC Legend: #[up.com/425?utm_camp...
Members of Union Pacific's team in Houston spent the morning planting over two dozen trees at Wheatley High School as part of our parternship with Trees for Houston.
November 6, 2025 at 10:35 PM
Members of Union Pacific's team in Houston spent the morning planting over two dozen trees at Wheatley High School as part of our parternship with Trees for Houston.
Time to flip your calendars to November! This month’s photo features #UP3019 leading an intermodal train past Belle Plaine, Iowa.
📸: Brian Caswell
2026 Union Pacific calendars featuring beautiful imagery from across our railroad are now available at www.unionpacificstore.com! Get yours today.
📸: Brian Caswell
2026 Union Pacific calendars featuring beautiful imagery from across our railroad are now available at www.unionpacificstore.com! Get yours today.
November 6, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Time to flip your calendars to November! This month’s photo features #UP3019 leading an intermodal train past Belle Plaine, Iowa.
📸: Brian Caswell
2026 Union Pacific calendars featuring beautiful imagery from across our railroad are now available at www.unionpacificstore.com! Get yours today.
📸: Brian Caswell
2026 Union Pacific calendars featuring beautiful imagery from across our railroad are now available at www.unionpacificstore.com! Get yours today.
Happy Haul-o-ween! It’s no trick – trains help deliver your Halloween treats. Last year, we safely hauled over 35 million pounds of chocolate and nearly 2.6 billion pounds of sugar. Enjoy and stay safe while trick-or-treating – please stay away from railroad tracks and always expect a train!
October 31, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Happy Haul-o-ween! It’s no trick – trains help deliver your Halloween treats. Last year, we safely hauled over 35 million pounds of chocolate and nearly 2.6 billion pounds of sugar. Enjoy and stay safe while trick-or-treating – please stay away from railroad tracks and always expect a train!
Union Pacific has hauled families’ Halloween traditions for generations. 🎃👻🍂 While none of them travel behind Big Boy #UP4014, the legendary steam locomotive brings the spooky vibes this Haul-o-ween! Stay safe!
October 31, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Union Pacific has hauled families’ Halloween traditions for generations. 🎃👻🍂 While none of them travel behind Big Boy #UP4014, the legendary steam locomotive brings the spooky vibes this Haul-o-ween! Stay safe!
Our Abraham Lincoln commemorative locomotive #UP1616 recently turned heads outside our Heritage Fleet shop in Council Bluffs, IA! 🔴⚫ This stunning locomotive celebrates Union Pacific’s rich history while powering toward the future. Who else loves seeing commemorative units in action?
October 29, 2025 at 11:23 PM
Our Abraham Lincoln commemorative locomotive #UP1616 recently turned heads outside our Heritage Fleet shop in Council Bluffs, IA! 🔴⚫ This stunning locomotive celebrates Union Pacific’s rich history while powering toward the future. Who else loves seeing commemorative units in action?
The race for the 2025 Safety Bell enters the final stretch, honoring the Union Pacific service unit with the best overall safety record. 🔔 Thanks to our team’s strong safety performance across the system, we are on track to reach our goal of being the safest Class 1 railroad in the U.S.
October 29, 2025 at 9:09 PM
The race for the 2025 Safety Bell enters the final stretch, honoring the Union Pacific service unit with the best overall safety record. 🔔 Thanks to our team’s strong safety performance across the system, we are on track to reach our goal of being the safest Class 1 railroad in the U.S.
We welcomed an international delegation focused on the U.S. export of ethanol to the Philippines. The group discussed how Union Pacific safely transports ethanol from key origin locations to export terminals and how we are preparing for future domestic and international opportunities.
October 28, 2025 at 4:09 PM
We welcomed an international delegation focused on the U.S. export of ethanol to the Philippines. The group discussed how Union Pacific safely transports ethanol from key origin locations to export terminals and how we are preparing for future domestic and international opportunities.
Our Go Home Safe trading cards honor employees across our 23 states who step up to the plate daily to keep America’s freight safely moving. The Union Pacific team continues to improve safety at a great pace and is positioned to reach our goal of being the safest Class 1 railroad in the U.S.
October 24, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Our Go Home Safe trading cards honor employees across our 23 states who step up to the plate daily to keep America’s freight safely moving. The Union Pacific team continues to improve safety at a great pace and is positioned to reach our goal of being the safest Class 1 railroad in the U.S.
Our CEO Jim Vena joined AERO in honoring Diwali – the Festival of Lights – at the resource group’s annual celebration. This year’s event embraced the rich traditions of Diwali while spotlighting AERO’s partnership with the Open Door Mission, supporting those in need across the Omaha community.
October 23, 2025 at 12:02 AM
Our CEO Jim Vena joined AERO in honoring Diwali – the Festival of Lights – at the resource group’s annual celebration. This year’s event embraced the rich traditions of Diwali while spotlighting AERO’s partnership with the Open Door Mission, supporting those in need across the Omaha community.
Union Pacific employees participated in Rock the Block Oct. 18-19, an event organized by Habitat for Humanity of Greater Sacramento that tackles dozens of critical home repairs, property beautification and community projects over a single weekend. Great work, team!
October 22, 2025 at 10:38 PM
Union Pacific employees participated in Rock the Block Oct. 18-19, an event organized by Habitat for Humanity of Greater Sacramento that tackles dozens of critical home repairs, property beautification and community projects over a single weekend. Great work, team!
Big Boy #UP4014 powers through Cheyenne under a clear blue sky. Want to know where the Big Boy is headed next? Join the Official Union Pacific Steam Club at up.com/SteamClub to be the first to know about plans for 2026!
📸 Photo by John Crisanti
📸 Photo by John Crisanti
October 19, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Big Boy #UP4014 powers through Cheyenne under a clear blue sky. Want to know where the Big Boy is headed next? Join the Official Union Pacific Steam Club at up.com/SteamClub to be the first to know about plans for 2026!
📸 Photo by John Crisanti
📸 Photo by John Crisanti
We were excited to join Chicago’s Misericordia Home residents for a ribbon cutting at the Ridge Avenue viaduct near the Peterson/Ridge Metra Station, now home to a vibrant mural of the Chicago skyline created by Misericordia artists. Proud to partner on this project with the Misericordia Foundation!
October 18, 2025 at 5:43 PM
We were excited to join Chicago’s Misericordia Home residents for a ribbon cutting at the Ridge Avenue viaduct near the Peterson/Ridge Metra Station, now home to a vibrant mural of the Chicago skyline created by Misericordia artists. Proud to partner on this project with the Misericordia Foundation!
Union Pacific team members joined National Night Out events across Houston to connect with the community and share vital rail safety tips. From safety materials to meaningful conversations, we’re proud to help keep community members safe around the tracks.
Learn more: www.up.com/communities/...
Learn more: www.up.com/communities/...
October 16, 2025 at 10:38 PM
Union Pacific team members joined National Night Out events across Houston to connect with the community and share vital rail safety tips. From safety materials to meaningful conversations, we’re proud to help keep community members safe around the tracks.
Learn more: www.up.com/communities/...
Learn more: www.up.com/communities/...
EVP and CFO Jennifer Hamann shared her leadership journey at Railway Age’s Women in Rail Conference in Chicago, which features trailblazing women and their allies in the industry. Hamann discussed her career, challenges along the way and how she became a leader in the freight rail industry.
October 15, 2025 at 10:12 PM
EVP and CFO Jennifer Hamann shared her leadership journey at Railway Age’s Women in Rail Conference in Chicago, which features trailblazing women and their allies in the industry. Hamann discussed her career, challenges along the way and how she became a leader in the freight rail industry.
CEO Jim Vena shared his leadership insights with our UP Ties resource group and gave his perspective on what powers Union Pacific Railroad’s success – today and into tomorrow. His advice for our young professionals:
🔍 Stay curious
⚡ Embrace challenges
➡️ Always lean in
🔍 Stay curious
⚡ Embrace challenges
➡️ Always lean in
October 15, 2025 at 8:06 PM
CEO Jim Vena shared his leadership insights with our UP Ties resource group and gave his perspective on what powers Union Pacific Railroad’s success – today and into tomorrow. His advice for our young professionals:
🔍 Stay curious
⚡ Embrace challenges
➡️ Always lean in
🔍 Stay curious
⚡ Embrace challenges
➡️ Always lean in
Oct. 14 marks 45 years since the Staggers Rail Act reshaped freight rail! Passed in 1980, it sparked competition and significantly boosted safety and fuel efficiency. These key investments continue today, with Union Pacific investing about $10 million a day to drive safe, reliable operations.
October 14, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Oct. 14 marks 45 years since the Staggers Rail Act reshaped freight rail! Passed in 1980, it sparked competition and significantly boosted safety and fuel efficiency. These key investments continue today, with Union Pacific investing about $10 million a day to drive safe, reliable operations.
We proudly sponsored the annual California Short Line Railroad Association fall meeting through the picturesque Donner Pass. We partner with more than 20 short line railroads in California who help provide the first and last miles of a customer’s journey. Learn more: www.up.com/shipping/sho...
October 10, 2025 at 7:58 PM
We proudly sponsored the annual California Short Line Railroad Association fall meeting through the picturesque Donner Pass. We partner with more than 20 short line railroads in California who help provide the first and last miles of a customer’s journey. Learn more: www.up.com/shipping/sho...
We’re honored to be named Tyson Foods’ Rail Carrier of the Year! Huge thanks to Union Pacific employees, including our local train crews, for delivering reliable service and strong communication as we grow alongside Tyson.
October 9, 2025 at 9:08 PM
We’re honored to be named Tyson Foods’ Rail Carrier of the Year! Huge thanks to Union Pacific employees, including our local train crews, for delivering reliable service and strong communication as we grow alongside Tyson.