On July 1, 1862, President Abraham Lincoln signed the Pacific Railway Act which created the Union Pacific Railroad! 160 years later, UP employees are celebrating the anniversary. | Union Pacific Railroad

The first of six cutting-edge hybrid battery-electric locomotives designed and built by Union Pacific Railroad and its partner ZTR, a leading rail technology company, are currently being tested in a Union Pacific facility and rail yard. “This is an incredibly exciting pilot project with great potential to improve the fuel efficiency of our locomotive fleet,” said Beth Whited, President of Union Pacific Railroad. “It underscores our strong commitment to exploring and developing alternative energy

We are planning to announce the initial 2019 UP steam locomotive schedules in the coming days! Sign up for the Union Pacific Steam Club at up.com/SteamClub to be among the first to find out where the Big Boy, steam locomotive No. 4014, is headed. | Union Pacific Railroad

26K views · 549 reactions | With new technology above, below and on the tracks, we’re forging our future. Here’s to the next 155 years. | Union Pacific Railroad | Facebook

23K views · 503 reactions | Our trains keep America’s infrastructure on track—learn how. | Union Pacific Railroad | Facebook

Take a journey through some of Union Pacific's biggest moments in 2024 – from groundbreaking initiatives to milestones achieved, the UP team made strides advancing our Safety, Service and Operational Excellence strategy. | Union Pacific Railroad