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[ October 17, 2026 ] Union Pacific Chief Financial Officer Jennifer Hamann to Retire After 35 Years of Service Union Pacific
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Union Pacific Chief Financial Officer Jennifer Hamann to Retire After 35 Years of Service

October 17, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

Union Pacific Railroad today announced that Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Jennifer Hamann will retire in early 2027, concluding a 35-year career that helped shape the railroad through decades of growth, transformation and industry leadership.

Union Pacific No. 844 to Reunite with Big Boy for Holiday Tour

October 6, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

After a six-year hiatus, Union Pacific’s Living Legend No. 844 is returning to the rails.

Union Pacific’s Big Boy to Embark on First-Ever Holiday Tour for Make-A-Wish Foundation

September 23, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

Union Pacific’s Big Boy No. 4014 will take to the rails this November for a limited holiday tour supporting the Make-A-Wish Foundation, with the world’s largest operating steam locomotive on display Nov. 21 in the Denver, Colorado, area.

Union Pacific, Norfolk Southern Say More Than 500 Customers Back Merger

September 19, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

More than 500 customers have publicly supported the proposed merger of Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern, according to the railroads, which cited additional letters filed with the Surface Transportation Board.

FRA Rule Allows Railroad to Decide Whether to Sound Horns at Stations

September 18, 2026 The Turntable

The federal rules governing when a locomotive engineer sounds the horn have taken another turn.

CN Files Description of Anticipated Requested Conditions to Preserve Midwest Rail Competition

September 12, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

CN filed with the Surface Transportation Board a description of the anticipated conditions it plans to seek in connection with the proposed Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern transaction.

Chicago Leaders Unveil Plan for O’Hare Flyer 15-Minute Airport Express Train to Downtown Chicago

August 25, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

A group of Chicago business and civic leaders unveiled plans to redefine the airport transportation experience in Chicago with O’Hare Flyer, the first airport express train in the U.S.

STB Sets Schedule for UP-NS Merger Review

August 19, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Surface Transportation Board has adopted a procedural schedule for the consideration of the revised major merger application filed by Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern.

Amtrak Receives Federal Grants for New Midwest Maintenance Facility and Improvements to Viaducts

August 15, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Federal Railroad Administration has awarded Amtrak two grants in support of the development of a new Midwest Maintenance Facility and to make vital bridge and viaduct repairs.

Former Antitrust Officials Urge Close Look at Rail Merger Rivals

August 13, 2026 The Center Square

Four former federal antitrust officials say regulators should take a close look at who is objecting to the proposed $85 billion merger between Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern.