Union Pacific Railroad

Our robust network of approximately 7,000 detection devices monitors the condition of freight cars and locomotives in real time, generating 16 million data points daily to help us proactively identify risks. When a trackside detector flags a potential issue, a dedicated team uses specialized software to determine how to safely address it.

On Sunday, Nov. 3, clocks will "fall back" an hour at 2 a.m., ending Daylight Saving Time. Did you know? U.S. railroads played a pivotal role establishing the four time zones: Eastern, Central, Mountain and Pacific. The time zones were designed to help railroad passengers avoid confusion with the 300 conflicting “Sun Times” locally established at railroad terminals across the country. Today, the U.S. Department of Transportation oversees the nation’s time zones and the uniform observance of Daylight Saving Time. The next time you glance at your watch or phone to check the time, you can thank the railroad for keeping us all in sync — no matter where you are located.

📆Grateful it's November! Flip the page in your Union Pacific Calendar to view Tehachapi Loop, California. The Los Angeles Service Unit serves nearly 400 individual customers and two of the largest consumer markets in the United States: Southern California and the Phoenix metro. 📷 Photo by Christopher Pagliaro.

Congratulations to Union Pacific's Jason Fox, recognized by the Association of American Railroads with the John H. Chafee Environmental Excellence Award.

This morning, Omaha has officially passed go! Union Pacific is excited to be a part of this special edition of MONOPOLY, among a few of the city's favorite destinations. Pictured are University of Nebraska at Omaha Chancellor Joanne Li, Ph.D., CFA, Liisa Stark and Jean Stothert.

🎃👻 Halloween is a time for spooky fun and creative costumes, but let's remember to sprinkle in some kindness, too! Whether you're handing out treats, complimenting costumes, or just enjoying the festivities, a little kindness goes a long way. 🎃👻 #BeKind #Halloween2024 #SpreadJoy Social Thinking

What started as an ordinary day left a lasting impression on Conductor Lenson Riggs Jr. after he signaled a train to proceed toward a derail, a safety device designed to protect ground crews by forcing equipment off the track. https://lnkd.in/gSZ9Nu5m

Through strategic investments, innovative solutions and open dialogue, Union Pacific is focused on growing with its customers. As part of that journey, Union Pacific hosted three events in Omaha with more than 150 customers from its Bulk, Industrial and Premium teams, fostering conversations on how best to meet their evolving needs. https://lnkd.in/gxKSXifx

Kenny Rocker presented at the American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association’s Central and Pacific Region Meeting in Dallas this week, sharing the importance of Short Line Railroads to Union Pacific’s franchise and how we can grow together by delivering the service our customers expect. 

This week, Union Pacific Railroad had the pleasure of hosting an amazing group of collaborators at our corporate office. FHWA’s Community of interest is one of the highlights of my work year, as it provides an opportunity for State Dot’s and railroads to work through common issues, find a better way to meet each other needs, and to help mitigate the transfer of knowledge. Thanks to Chris Bruntz for moderating and leading, Chris Keckeisen for all the work it took to set up a fantastic venue in the office and on the train, Rod Doerr for opening the meeting with a great message on industry safety, and Levi Hawkins, Anthony Anderson , David LaPlante , Dan Leis , James (Jim) Hild , Rick Friesen, PE , and Brian Jeter for presenting from the Union Pacific’s perspective. Kelli Phillips , great session on the attending State’s perspective! Without open and honest discussions it is difficult to effect change. Thanks for helping to get the issues on the table. Christine Bleske, your team provided a once in a lifetime experience for the group, and we cannot express enough our thanks and appreciation for the team’s hard work! The experience provided was the talk of the conference and made a,axing memories for all involved. #BuildingAmerica