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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

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.

June 8 Union Pacific

Union Pacific uses reflective paint to cool rails

The white paint lowers rail temperatures by up to 20 degrees, contributing to a 19% improvement in derailment rate in 2025.

June 7 Union Pacific

Union Pacific proposes combination with Norfolk Southern

The transcontinental railroad aims to move goods faster, open markets, and support job growth.

June 5 Union Pacific

Union Pacific mourns the passing of Dick Davidson

He died at 84 after a career that expanded the railroad through major mergers and modernization.

Media coverage

Yesterday FreightWaves

Transportation deal values up as buyers seek specialization, scarcity

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June 15 Seeking Alpha

Union Pacific Corporation (UNP) Presents at NYSE 2026 European Investor Conference Transcript

We're happy to moderate today's session with Union Pacific at the New York Stock Exchange's London Conference at BofA's London headquarters here. From the company...

June 13 Axios

Union Pacific merger puts spotlight on Portland rail crossing delays - Axios Portland

City leaders see a rare chance to tackle long freight train backups.

June 10 Yahoo Finance

Union Pacific Corporation (UNP) Makes Submissions Supporting $85B Merger with Norfolk Southern

Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE:UNP) is one of the most profitable industrial stocks to buy now. On May 28, the Surface Transportation Board confirmed that it...

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