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OMAHA, Neb., May 17, 2013 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Union Pacific Railroad received the 2012 President's Award for Logistics Excellence from Toyota Logistics Services. The annual honor, which Union Pacific won for the second consecutive year, recognizes overall logistics excellence among rail carriers. The President's Award is Toyota's highest supplier distinction. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110304/LA59497LOGO) Union Pacific also received excellence awards for...
OMAHA, Neb., May 16, 2013 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Board of Directors of Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE: UNP) has declared a quarterly dividend of 69 cents per share on its common stock, payable July 1, 2013, to stockholders of record May 31, 2013. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110304/LA59497LOGO) Union Pacific has paid dividends on its common stock for 114 consecutive years. About Union PacificUnion Pacific Railroad is the principal operating company of...
OMAHA, Neb., May 15, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Union Pacific Railroad today announced a billboard campaign aimed at encouraging drivers and pedestrians to cross tracks only at approved railroad crossings. To view the multimedia assets associated with this release, please click http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/union-pacific-railroads-public-safety-campaign-reminds-drivers-and-pedestrians-to-always-expect-a-train-207577261.html At the center of the campaign are billboards that...
OMAHA, Neb., May 14, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Union Pacific Railroad named 63 companies as annual Pinnacle Award recipients for chemical transportation safety. The award recognizes Union Pacific customers that implemented successful prevention and corrective plans and achieved a rate of zero non-accident releases (NARs) for regulated hazardous materials shipments. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110304/LA59497LOGO) "From the soda ash used to make soaps, detergent...
WASHINGTON, May 10, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Following is the daily "Profile America" feature from the U.S. Census Bureau: (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110428/DC91889LOGO) FRIDAY, MAY 10: GOLDEN SPIKE Profile America -- Friday, May 10th.( )This is the anniversary of an event in 1869 at Promontory Summit, Utah that symbolized the linking of America's east and west. In the ceremony, a golden spike was driven to join tracks of the Union Pacific and the Central...
OMAHA, Neb., May 7, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Union Pacific Railroad earned Nissan Motor Company's 2012 Logistics Carrier Conference Logistics Success Story Award, which identifies carriers and providers that went above and beyond normal expectations in the past year. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110304/LA59497LOGO) Union Pacific was among 15 carriers and providers recognized during the conference. Union Pacific created an optimized shipping schedule at the Los...
OMAHA, Neb., May 2, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Military Times EDGE named Union Pacific Railroad among the 40 Best for Vets 2013 Employers. Union Pacific's No. 5 ranking marks the third consecutive year it has been in the top 10. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110304/LA59497LOGO) "Being recognized as a Best for Vets Employer is truly an honor," said Roy Schroer, Union Pacific vice president - Human Resources. "We take pride in hiring veterans and military reserve...
OMAHA, Neb., May 1, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Rob Knight, chief financial officer of Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE: UNP), will address the Wells Fargo Securities Industrial and Construction Conference at 8:55 a.m. ET on Wednesday, May 8, 2013 in New York, NY. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110304/LA59497LOGO) Interested investors may view the presentation and listen to a live Internet webcast through our website at www.up.com/investors. A replay of the audio webcast will...
OMAHA, Neb., April 30, 2013 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Union Pacific Railroad earned the 2012 Rail Carrier of the Year Award from Lowe's Home Improvement. It is the second consecutive year Union Pacific won this award and the third time overall since Lowe's began its rail carrier recognition program in 2009. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110304/LA59497LOGO) Lowe's based its selection on Union Pacific's superior commitment to customer service and its ability to...
OTTAWA, April 29, 2013 /CNW/ - Operation Lifesaver (OL), Canada's national public-rail safety program, today launched the 11(th) annual Public-Rail Safety Week (PRSW), a nationwide initiative aimed at raising awareness among Canadians of the safety implications around railway lines. Various safety and policing measures have been put in place by railways to prevent collisions involving trains and motor vehicles at rail crossings and stop trespassing on rail property. PRSW 2013...
