Union Pacific Railroad

The Union Pacific Railroad {{nyse|UNP}} is the largest railroad in the United States. Its primary AAR reporting mark is UP. Richard K. Davidson, who began his career as a Missouri Pacific brakeman in 1960, has headed Union Pacific Railroad since 1991 and parent Union Pacific Corporation since 1997. James R. Young is president and chief operating officer and Richard "Dick" K. Davidson is the CEO of the Railroad.

Related Topics:
Railroad - United States - AAR - Reporting mark - Richard K. Davidson - 1960 - 1991 - 1997 - James R. Young

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The Union Pacific's route map covers most of the central and western United States, westward of Chicago and New Orleans. It has achieved this size thanks to purchasing a large number of other railroads; notable purchases include the Missouri Pacific, Chicago and North Western, Western Pacific, Missouri-Kansas-Texas, and Southern Pacific (which itself was purchased by the Rio Grande before UP purchased it).

Related Topics:
Chicago - New Orleans - Missouri Pacific - Chicago and North Western - Western Pacific - Missouri-Kansas-Texas - Southern Pacific - Rio Grande

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Union Pacific's chief competitor is the BNSF Railway, which covers much of the same territory.

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