NYSE:UNP
Union Pacific is a leading transport company in the U.S. Its principal operating company, Union Pacific Railroad, is the operator of North America's premier railroad franchise, covering 23 states in the western two-thirds of the U.S. It owns an extensive railway network comprising of 32,236 route miles. With almost 150 years of service, Union Pacific caters to the needs of 10,000 customers. Union Pacific serves many of the fastest-growing U.S. population centers and it the only railroad serving all six major Mexico gateways. It is the largest automotive carrier west of the Mississippi River. The railroad's diversified business mix includes premium business revenues which accounted for the largest share of 2018 freight revenue at 31%, followed by industrial (27%), agricultural products (21%), and energy (21%). U.S. grain production is a primary volume driver within UNP’s agricultural products portfolio. Union Pacific’s rail equipment includes owned and leased locomotives and rail cars, heavy maintenance equipment and machinery, other equipment and tools. The company’s extensive franchise and ownership of refrigerated boxcar fleet in North America significantly add to its competitive advantages.