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Union Pacific Railroad Investing $20 Million to Test Emissions-Reducing Locomotive Technology in California

August 14, 2012 Railfanning.org News Wire

ROSEVILLE, Calif. — Union Pacific Railroad is investing $20 million to test new technology designed to reduce diesel emissions from freight locomotives in California. A series of 25 experimental locomotives will be based in two Union Pacific rail yards in California as part of a rigorous test of emissions-reducing technologies. The investment represents Union Pacific’s latest effort to further reduce emissions and move closer to the U.S. EPA’s Tier 4 locomotive emissions standards for new locomotives starting in 2015. The experimental locomotives are intermediate line-haul units, with an operating range of approximately 200 miles, and will be used exclusively in

State-Of-The-Art Traveling Museum to Be Part of Many Union Pacific Railroad 150th Anniversary Celebrations

April 1, 2012 Railfanning.org News Wire

COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa — The Union Pacific Railroad Museum is taking its Building America exhibit on the road, or at least out on the rails. The Promontory, a Union Pacific Railroad 1962-vintage baggage car, has been transformed into a state-of-the-art traveling museum. Complete with 13 large, dramatic graphics and the latest in interactive touch video screen technology, the Promontory will immerse visitors in Union Pacific’s 150-year history. The traveling exhibit is a smaller version of the Building America exhibit that will open at the Union Pacific Railroad Museum in Council Bluffs, Iowa, on May 12, 2012. Traveling exhibit visitors will

Union Pacific Named Rail Carrier of the Year by ConAgra Mills

July 27, 2011 Railfanning.org News Wire

OMAHA, Neb. — ConAgra Mills named Union Pacific its Rail Carrier of the Year for its grain product transportation service.

Union Pacific Railroad Recognized for Carrier Performance by WWL Vehicle Services Americas

July 26, 2011 Railfanning.org News Wire

OMAHA, Neb. — WWL Vehicle Services Americas recently recognized Union Pacific as its 2010 rail carrier of the year, citing Union Pacific’s performance in the areas of timely delivery, quality and customer service.

Union Pacific Reports Record Second Quarter

July 21, 2011 Railfanning.org News Wire

OMAHA, Neb. — Union Pacific Corp. reported 2011 second quarter net income of $785 million, or $1.59 per diluted share, compared to $711 million, or $1.40 per diluted share, in the second quarter 2010.

Union Pacific Railroad Named Best Diversity Company for Third Consecutive Year

June 29, 2011 Railfanning.org News Wire

OMAHA, Neb. — For the third consecutive year, Diversity Careers in Engineering and Information Technology named Union Pacific Railroad a Best Diversity Company.

Union Pacific Corporation Announces Expiration of Exchange Offers

June 21, 2011 Railfanning.org News Wire

OMAHA, Neb. — Union Pacific Corp. announced the expiration of its private offers to exchange the outstanding notesfor a combination of 4.163 percent notes due 2022 and cash.

Union Pacific Names D. Lynn Kelley Vice President – Continuous Improvement

June 21, 2011 Railfanning.org News Wire

OMAHA, Neb. — Union Pacific has named D. Lynn Kelley vice president – Continuous Improvement effective July 1.

Union Pacific Corporation Announces Pricing Terms of Exchange Offers

June 6, 2011 Railfanning.org News Wire

OMAHA, Neb. — Union Pacific Corp. announced the pricing terms of its private offers to exchange its outstanding notes and debentures for a combination of new notes due 2022 and cash, established as of 2 p.m., New York City time, on June 6 in accordance with Union Pacific’s offering memorandum dated May 23 and the related letter of transmittal.

Union Pacific Named by National Business Group on Health as 2011 Best Employers for Healthy Lifestyles Winner

June 6, 2011 Railfanning.org News Wire

OMAHA, Neb. — Union Pacific Railroad was named one of the 2011 Best Employers for Healthy Lifestyles award winners from the National Business Group on Health (NBGH).