Union Pacific

Union Pacific connects 23 western U.S. states, providing efficient railroad transportation, freight shipping, logistics, and rail safety services.

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Painting the sides of railroad rails white to reduce derailment

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As warmer temperatures return, Union Pacific is applying an innovative concept to manage heat-related track conditions – part of a broader strategy that helped the railroad deliver its best-ever full-year derailment incident rate in 2025, improving 19% year over year.