Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE: UNP) is one of the largest freight railroad companies in the United States. Its principal operating subsidiary, Union Pacific Railroad, has roots that trace back to the Pacific Railway Act of 1862 and the construction of the first transcontinental rail link completed in 1869. The company is headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska, and operates as a holding company for rail transportation and related services.
Union Pacific’s core business is the movement of freight by rail across an extensive rail network serving the western two‑thirds of the United States. The company transports a wide array of commodities, including agricultural products, energy-related commodities, chemicals, automotive parts and finished vehicles, industrial and construction materials, and intermodal containers and trailers. In addition to line-haul rail service, Union Pacific provides complementary logistics offerings such as terminal and transload services, railcar maintenance and repair, and network planning and supply-chain solutions designed to support shippers’ freight flows.
Union Pacific serves a diverse customer base spanning agriculture, energy, automotive, manufacturing, retail and chemical sectors, and it connects inland hubs to major U.S. ports and cross‑border gateways. The company is governed by an executive management team and board of directors and maintains a focus on network reliability, safety programs and technological investments to improve operating efficiency. As a publicly traded company listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol UNP, Union Pacific plays a central role in North American freight transportation and logistics infrastructure.