Union Pacific
-
Company earnings
Union Pacific sets all-time quarterly record for operating ratio
Lower fuel prices drove Union Pacific’s operating ratio lower. Meanwhile, third-quarter net profit fell 12% year-over-year.
Read More » -
News
Freight railroads monitor Hurricane Delta’s path in Gulf
Although the hurricane isn’t expected to make landfall until later this week, the Class I railroads are preparing now for potential service disruptions.
Read More » -
Intermodal
Commentary: Belay that RR intermodal market hype
It is too early to call the intermodal recovery a long-term win for the railroads.
Read More » -
News
Freight trains remain mode of transport for illegal entry to US
Individuals who allegedly crossed border illegally were reportedly found climbing moving train and locked in grain hopper.
Read More » -
News
Weekly US rail traffic falls on holiday comps
U.S. rail volumes, including intermodal traffic, fell in a week that was shortened by Labor Day.
Read More » -
News
BNSF, Union Pacific help prevent spread of wildfires
The wildfires in Washington state aren’t a major threat to BNSF’s Washington operations, but the railroad deployed trains to help area first responders. Union Pacific…
Read More » -
News
Colorado rail park gets final OK
A Colorado county has paved the way for the construction of a 620-acre rail-served industrial park in the greater Denver area.
Read More » -
News
US weekly intermodal volumes push higher
U.S. intermodal traffic continues upward trend; separately, Kansas City Southern reportedly rejects takeover bid.
Read More » -
News
Union Pacific confirms layoffs
The railroad didn’t say where the layoffs occurred, but they affect union and management employees across the 23-state network.
Read More » -
American Shipper
Commentary: Intermodal missed signals? Fumbling so close to the growth goal line?
Intermodal was supposed to be the growth engine for rail.
Read More »