Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE: UNP) is a leading railroad company in the United States, providing freight transportation services across a vast rail network. Through its principal subsidiary, Union Pacific Railroad, the company moves a wide range of goods including agricultural products, automotive and machinery components, chemicals, coal, food and beverage items, industrial commodities, and intermodal containers. Its operations are supported by extensive yard, terminal, and maintenance facilities that enable efficient freight handling and network reliability.
Chartered by the U.S. Congress in 1862, Union Pacific played a pivotal role in completing the nation’s first transcontinental railroad in 1869. Over more than a century and a half, the company has expanded through construction, mergers, and acquisitions to build one of the country’s largest rail systems. Today’s network reflects that heritage of growth, linking short lines and regional carriers to deliver comprehensive door-to-door service.
Headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska, Union Pacific’s rail system covers nearly 32,000 route miles across 23 states in the western two-thirds of the United States. The network’s strategic corridors connect major U.S. markets with Canada and Mexico via cross-border gateways, while interchanges with eastern railroads provide coast-to-coast service. The company continually invests in track infrastructure, signal technology, and locomotives to enhance safety, capacity, and operational efficiency.
Union Pacific is governed by a board of directors and led by an experienced executive team dedicated to long-term planning and customer service. Management focuses on leveraging technology, data analytics, and sustainability initiatives to meet changing supply chain needs while maintaining rigorous safety and environmental standards.