Union Pacific

Union Pacific Railroad · UP · United States

Western US Class I with the densest network between the Pacific ports, the Gulf and the Chicago gateway.

Intermodal Bulk Block train Automotive Chemicals / tanker

Key facts

Line code
UP
Country
United States
Region
North America
Gauge
Standard (1435 mm)
Traction
Diesel
Network
~51,800 route-km
Terminals
3
Corridors
2

Schedule coverage: High — daily or multiple daily services on core relations. This is an editorial coverage indicator, not a measured count of services.

Emissions profile

Across the 2 corridors this operator runs on RailScanner, the mean intensity is 21 gCO₂ per tonne-kilometre — about 66% below the road benchmark of 62 g. Diesel traction puts this above the electrified European networks, though still far below road.

Planning estimates following GLEC v3 methodology — not a regulatory-grade declaration. For compliance reporting, reference the certified consignment documentation.

Services sold

Intermodal

Containers, swap bodies and semi-trailers on flat wagons.

Bulk

Coal, ore, aggregates and grain in dedicated wagons.

Block train

A whole train moving point to point without reformation.

Automotive

Finished vehicles and automotive parts.

Chemicals / tanker

Liquid and gas cargo in tank wagons.

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