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Union Pacific

Class I freight railroad in the western United States

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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 pursued an $85 billion merger with Norfolk Southern to create a transcontinental railroad while navigating regulatory reviews.

Company announcements

Yesterday Union Pacific

Union Pacific pre-positions rail cars for Idaho potato harvest

The initiative reduces truck usage and supports a future merger for faster cross-country shipments.

Yesterday Union Pacific

Union Pacific sets intermodal fuel surcharge at 46.0%

The surcharge applies from June 29 to July 5, 2026.

June 18 Union Pacific

Union Pacific defends its merger as enhancing rail competition

Single-line service will reduce costs and improve reliability, offering 10,000 new lanes and cheaper rates than interchanges.

June 11 Union Pacific

Union Pacific announces mutual commitment program surcharge for constrained markets

The surcharge applies to EMP and UMAX containers in Los Angeles, Inland Empire, Northern California, Laredo, and Chicago, effective June 21, 2026.

Media coverage

June 19 Yahoo

Union Pacific pays penalty for environmental violations in California

OAKLAND, Calif. — Union Pacific will pay a penalty of $155,234 and has certified that it is now in compliance with toxic-substance regulations as part...

June 19 US Transport News

Union Pacific–Norfolk Southern Merger Hits Regulatory Wall as Labor Opposition Hardens

The proposed $85 billion union of Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern, pitched as America's first single-line transcontinental railroad, ran into fresh resistance this week on...

June 18 GuruFocus

Union Pacific Corp (UNP) Shares Fall 3.5% -- What GF Score of 92

On June 17, 2026, Union Pacific Corp (UNP) shares fell 3.5% to a current price of $258.05. The stock has experienced a 52-week range of...

June 17 FreightWaves

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