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Class I freight railroad in the western United States
up.com- Headquarters
- Omaha, United States
- Founded year
- 1862
- Company type
- Public company
- Number of employees
- 15,000+
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Latest news about Union Pacific
In short: Union Pacific posted record Q1 results, refiled a $85 billion merger application with Norfolk Southern, and launched a nationwide steam engine tour.
Company announcements
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Communities back Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern combination
Local leaders, business organizations, and first responders file support statements with the STB. Support builds for a single-line transcontinental railroad to strengthen the supply chain.
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Union Pacific submits amended merger application with Norfolk Southern
Estimates $3.5 billion annual shipper savings, growth, and 1,200 new union jobs. Seeks STB approval for transcontinental railroad.
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Union Pacific convenes port and short line partners
Over 150 attended; executives Kenny Rocker and Eric Gehringer emphasized their role in freight growth and said the Union Pacific–Norfolk Southern merger will boost connectivity and investment.
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Union Pacific announces Big Boy Northeast tour
The locomotive tours the East Coast for the first time with Norfolk Southern, featuring displays in eight cities and over 50 whistle-stops across 10 states for America's 250th anniversary.
Media coverage
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Timeline of the proposed Norfolk Southern-Union Pacific merger
Federal rail regulators are slated to decide on the completeness of the merger application by the end of May.
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Colorado rail line remains closed following Canyon Spirit derailment
RIFLE, Colo. — Union Pacific’s Glenwood Springs Subdivision remains closed following a Wednesday, May 6, collision involving the Canyon Spirit cruise train, leading to continued...
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Union Pacific, Norfolk Southern Sweeten Merger Filing With New Freight Shift Projections
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern are hoping a do-over on their paperwork can bring the railroads closer to STB approval for their planned merger.
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Union Pacific would exit Norfolk Southern merger if STB orders widespread line sales or trackage rights
Union Pacific could walk away from its proposed merger with Norfolk Southern if federal regulators impose onerous conditions for approval. The post Union Pacific would...
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