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For America

Enhancing the Competitiveness of U.S. Freight

The Union Pacific Transcontinental Railroad will connect people, strengthen communities and build a stronger, more competitive America.

U.S. freight railroads move approximately 1.5 billion tons of material and goods every year. The transcontinental railroad will compete more effectively with Canadian railroads to win back U.S. freight volume and American jobs.

Railroads Are the Backbone of the U.S. Economy

Moving freight efficiently, affordably and sustainably keeps American manufacturing competitive and neighborhoods growing – powering industries, connecting communities and delivering the materials for building homes, factories and cities.

By opening new routes and expanding access for customers, the Union Pacific Transcontinental Railroad will unlock opportunities for faster, more reliable transit times and provide a more seamless customer experience.

Strengthening Our Nation and Economy

The Union Pacific Transcontinental Railroad will unlock rail options for shippers in regions where railroad connections are less efficient, such as the Ohio Valley and on both sides of the Mississippi River (“Watershed” markets), creating a more accessible, sustainable and lower-cost supply chain for manufacturers and consumers.

Rail moves raw materials like lumber from the Pacific Northwest; paints and plastics from the Gulf Coast; shingles from Missouri; copper from Arizona and Utah; coal from Wyoming and Appalachia; steel from the Midwest; grains from across Middle America; consumer goods in containers from coastal ports; automotive parts from Mexico; and cement from Texas, California and Colorado. These materials supply manufacturers with the goods they need to keep America working and growing.

Helping U.S. Industry Feed and Power the World

With access to 10 international interchanges and approximately 100 ports, the Union Pacific Transcontinental Railroad will unlock strong international trade routes and offer greater access to U.S.-made goods.