Union Pacific Railroad Company
Overview
When East met West, Union Pacific Railroad was there. The primary subsidiary of Union Pacific, the company was chartered by Congress in 1862 to build part of the first transcontinental rail line. Today Union Pacific Railroad provides freight transportation services over a network more than 32,000 route miles of track in the western US. Freight hauled by the company includes agricultural, automotive, chemical, energy, and industrial products, along with intermodal containers. Union Pacific Railroad also runs a commuter train operation in Chicago. The company offers logistics services, through its Union Pacific Distribution Services unit.
Key Numbers from Hoover's UK
Key financials for Union Pacific Railroad Company
| Company Type | Subsidiary of Union Pacific |
|---|---|
| Fiscal Year-End | December |
| Sales (mil.) | £10,736.1 |
| Employees | 50,079 |
Key People from Hoover's UK
Key people and executives for Union Pacific Railroad Company
| Chairman, President, and CEO | James R. (Jim) Young (Subscribers see complete biographies -- view sample)
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| EVP Operations | Dennis J. Duffy Connect to this executive |
| EVP and CFO | Robert M. Knight Jr. Connect to this executive |
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Top competitors of Union Pacific Railroad Company
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