July 23, 2026
Union Pacific reports second-quarter 2026 results
The company reported US$2.0 billion in net income and US$6.9 billion in operating revenue for the quarter.
#FinancialResults #Rail
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Union Pacific Careers
A Class I freight railroad connecting 23 western US states through operations, engineering and corporate teams.
up.comAbout the company
Legal name
Union Pacific CorporationRailroad founded
1862
Headquarters
Omaha, Nebraska, United States
Industry
Freight rail transportation
2025 average workforce
29,287 employees
Network
32,889 route miles across 23 states
FY2025 operating revenue
US$24.510 billionFY2025 freight revenue
US$23.220 billion
FY2025 net income
US$7.138 billion
Listed on
NYSE: UNP
Union Pacific Corporation owns Union Pacific Railroad, a Class I freight carrier serving the western two-thirds of the United States.
The railroad operated 32,889 route miles across 23 states and employed an average of 29,287 people during 2025.
Union Pacific reported US$24.510 billion in operating revenue and US$7.138 billion in net income for FY2025.
Key People
Jim Vena
Chief Executive Officer
Jennifer Hamann
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Eric Gehringer
Executive Vice President, Operations
Christina Conlin
Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary
Interview process at Union Pacific
(924 to 1,182 US candidate responses on Indeed, depending on the measure)Interview experience
Average, rated 6 out of 10
Interview difficulty
Medium, rated 5 out of 10
Interview process length
About two weeks
Overall experience
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EasyDifficult
Interview process length
About a day or two19%
About a week25%
About a month20%
More than one month36%
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Union Pacific Interview Questions & Answers
Q: Describe a time you improved a commercial process, including the obstacles and results.
A: Use a specific process baseline, explain the change and stakeholder work, then quantify the service, cost or cycle-time result.
Answer by AI
- Establish the baseline.
- Explain obstacles and decisions.
- Quantify the final change.
Q: Print fizz for items divisible by 2 and buzz for items divisible by 3.
A: Clarify what to print when both conditions hold, write the conditions in the correct order and test boundary values.
Answer by AI
- Clarify overlapping conditions.
- Keep logic readable.
- Test representative values.
Q: How would you model a train, its cars and locomotives with object-oriented design?
A: Define shared interfaces and composition, assign responsibilities clearly and explain how the model handles ordering, validation and future car types.
Answer by AI
- Prefer composition for the train.
- Keep responsibilities separate.
- Show how types can extend.
Q: Rate your skill with the listed programming languages, libraries and tools.
A: Use consistent evidence-based levels, distinguish academic from production experience and give a short example for the most relevant tools.
Answer by AI
- Do not inflate ratings.
- Define what each level means.
- Support key ratings with examples.
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Union Pacific Salaries in United States (Updated 2026)
Railroad Conductor
Employee-submitted total pay
US$64,000 to US$85,000 per year
458 salaries submitted Salaries submitted
Locomotive Engineer
Employee-submitted total pay
US$78,000 to US$108,000 per year
172 salaries submitted Salaries submitted
Conductor
Employee-submitted total pay
US$67,000 to US$92,000 per year
138 salaries submitted Salaries submitted
Freight Conductor
Employee-submitted total pay
US$66,000 to US$95,000 per year
130 salaries submitted Salaries submitted
Manager
Employee-submitted total pay
US$114,000 to US$169,000 per year
124 salaries submitted Salaries submitted
Train Dispatcher
Employee-submitted total pay
US$71,000 to US$105,000 per year
120 salaries submitted Salaries submitted
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Compare third-party US pay ranges across train operations, trades and engineering.
Open roles
Train Crew
St. Paul, Minnesota • Full time
Track Laborer System Driver
North Little Rock, Arkansas • Full time
Apprentice Freight Car Repair
Pocatello, Idaho • Full time
Mechanic, Diesel Engines
Houston, Texas • Full time
Apprentice Freight Car Repair
Melrose Park, Illinois • Full time
Assistant General Attorney
Omaha, Nebraska • Full time
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Benefits
Free college tuition for eligible employees
Career and technical training
Financial wellness education
Medical and prescription coverage
Dental and vision coverage
Life and accident coverage
Disability coverage based on employee group
Mental health and wellbeing resources
Employee stock purchase plan
401(k) plan
Railroad Retirement Board benefits
Annual merit increases for eligible management roles
Paid leave based on employee group and plan
Family care support resources
Latest News & Updates
July 16, 2026
Union Pacific receives first long rail from new Colorado mill
The railroad received the first rail from Rocky Mountain Steel Mills' new US$1.2 billion facility.
#Infrastructure #Manufacturing
View postJuly 16, 2026
Union Pacific sets its second-quarter earnings date
The company scheduled the release and management webcast for July 23, 2026.
#Investors #Earnings
View postJuly 7, 2026
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern respond to the STB
The railroads submitted the first portion of supplemental information requested for their merger application.
#Regulation #Rail
View postJuly 6, 2026
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern mark America's 250th anniversary
Big Boy No. 4014 appeared in Philadelphia during the national anniversary celebration.
#Heritage #Community
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Union Pacific operates a Class I freight railroad serving 23 western US states.
