| Market Capitalization (Millions $) |
172,034 |
| Shares
Outstanding (Millions) |
594 |
| Employees |
29,287 |
| Revenues (TTM) (Millions $) |
25,490 |
| Net Income (TTM) (Millions $) |
7,330 |
| Cash Flow (TTM) (Millions $) |
-332 |
| Capital Exp. (TTM) (Millions $) |
3,759 |
Business Description
Union Pacific Corporation operates primarily as a rail transportation provider through its main operating company, Union Pacific Railroad Company, which is the largest railroad in North America. The company covers 23 states across the western two-thirds of the United States and is headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska.
Union Pacific Railroad is classified as a Class I railroad, which signifies a major freight carrier. The network spans around 33,000 route miles, linking the Pacific Coast and Gulf Coast ports with the Midwest and eastern U.S. gateways. Additionally, it provides several north-south corridors to key Mexican gateways, further enhancing its connectivity across North America. The company maintains coordinated schedules with other rail carriers to facilitate freight movement to and from various regions, including the Atlantic and Pacific Coasts, the Southeast, the Southwest, and Canada.
In terms of competition, Union Pacific faces challenges from other railroads, motor carriers, and barge operators. The main rail competitor is Burlington Northern Santa Fe Corporation, whose rail subsidiary operates parallel routes in many of Union Pacific’s key traffic corridors. The competition is particularly intense with motor carriers, especially concerning five of the six commodity groups, where these carriers often offer shorter delivery times. Additionally, the proximity of Union Pacifics routes to major waterways values barge competition, specifically for grain and bulk commodities. Market pressures from competitors can impact transit times, pricing, and the importance of service quality and reliability. Unlike railroads, which require significant investment in infrastructure, trucks and barges utilize public rights-of-way maintained by governmental entities.
Union Pacifics strategic operations and competitive landscape position it as a key player in the North American freight transportation sector.
Company Address: 1400 Douglas Street Omaha 68179 NE
Company Phone Number: 544-5000 Stock Exchange / Ticker: NYSE UNP
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