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This article covers the Union Pacific Rail Road (UPRR, 1862–1880), Union Pacific Railway (1880–1897), and Union Pacific Railroad (Mark I)(UP, 1897–1998). For the history of the Union Pacific Railroad (Mark II), see Union Pacific and Southern Pacific Transportation Company.
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Learn about the history of Union Pacific, the first transcontinental railroad in America, from its founding in 1862 to the present day. Explore photos, maps, timelines, individuals, events and more on the official website.
The Union Pacific Railroad (reporting marks UP, UPP, UPY) is a Class I freight-hauling railroad that operates 8,300 locomotives over 32,200 miles (51,800 km) routes in 23 U.S. states west of Chicago and New Orleans.
Apr 20, 2010 · Learn about the construction, competition and impact of the transcontinental railroad that linked the United States from east to west in 1869. Explore the challenges, controversies and achievements of the Central Pacific and the Union Pacific Railroad Companies.
Union Pacific celebrates the shared stories that have shaped our country since 1862. We invite you to explore how the nation’s largest railroad came to be and how UP continues to build America with innovation and tenacity, touching the lives of nearly every citizen.
The idea was to span the West with iron rails from Omaha to Sacramento, to build a railroad across two-thirds of the continent and some of the most difficult terrain on earth. 'Ruinous space,' a Boston paper called it.
Aug 23, 2024 · Learn about the origins, achievements, and challenges of one of America's most powerful and historic railroads. From the Transcontinental Railroad to the modern era, see how UP has shaped the nation's transportation and economy.
