Union Pacific Corporation is a leading freight transportation and logistics company that operates one of the largest railroad networks in the United States. Through its principal operating subsidiary, Union Pacific Railroad Company, the firm provides rail freight services across a network spanning more than 32,000 route miles. The company’s rail system connects 23 states in the western two-thirds of the country, linking major ports on the Pacific Coast with inland markets and key gateways to the East Coast, Gulf Coast and Mexico.
Union Pacific’s business activities encompass the transportation of a diverse range of commodities, including agricultural products, automotive goods, chemicals, energy products, industrial machinery and construction materials. The company offers tailored logistics solutions, leveraging its intermodal services, precision scheduled railroading and technology-driven supply chain tools to optimize customer operations and enhance transit times. Value-added services such as inventory management, warehousing and transloading further support shippers in managing complex logistics challenges.
Founded in 1862 under the Pacific Railroad Act, Union Pacific played a central role in the construction of the first transcontinental railroad, fundamentally transforming commerce and travel in the United States. Over its more than 160-year history, the company has invested heavily in infrastructure, signaling systems and locomotive technology to improve network reliability, safety and environmental performance. Union Pacific continues to pursue capital projects that strengthen capacity, reduce emissions and enhance operational resilience.
Headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska, Union Pacific is led by a seasoned management team with extensive experience in transportation, engineering and finance. Since 2015, the company has been guided by President and Chief Executive Officer Lance M. Fritz, who oversees strategic initiatives aimed at driving long-term growth and shareholder value. The board of directors provides governance and oversight, ensuring alignment with stakeholder interests and regulatory requirements.