Letter Archives - Creating America’s First Transcontinental Railroad

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Autonomous Trucking Is Here: Why Rail Cannot Be the Industry That Waited

Autonomous Trucking Is Here: Why Rail Cannot Be the Industry That Waited Author: Kenny Rocker, Executive Vice President – Marketing and Sales, Union Pacific | October 27, 2026 To Our Customers,I…
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More than 500 shippers support the Union Pacific–Norfolk Southern combination, representing more than 30% of Union Pacific’s volume. These customers recognize how single-line service will benefit their business.

Silence Is Not Opposition

Silence Is Not Opposition Author: Kenny Rocker, Executive Vice President-Marketing and Sales for Union Pacific | October 6, 2026 To Our Customers, There is no better way to take the pulse of the…
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More Competition, More Access, More Accountability for You

Kenny Rocker addresses UP-NS transcontinental railroad merger claims. It will remove 2.1M trucks from highways yearly and strengthen competition.
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Focused on What’s Possible

Union Pacific CEO Jim Vena discusses the merger with Norfolk Southern, STB review progress, and commitment to safe, reliable rail service for customers.
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Let’s Talk Facts: It Doesn’t Surprise Me the Opposition is Nervous

Kenny Rocker addresses UP-NS transcontinental railroad merger claims. It will remove 2.1M trucks from highways yearly and strengthen competition.
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I’ve Heard Enough – This Merger Doesn’t Kill Competition. It Unlocks It.

Key Takeaways: ● The proposed combination will create America’s first seamless transcontinental railroad. The network is designed to reduce freight delays…
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Setting the Record Straight About Rates After the Merger

Key Takeaways: ● The proposed combination will create America’s first seamless transcontinental railroad. The network is designed to reduce freight delays…
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Jim Vena, Union Pacific CEO, Letter to All Stakeholders

Union Pacific Team Proves What’s Possible, Files Historic Merger ApplicationDownload PDFJim Vena, Union Pacific CEO | January 08, 20262025 was spectacular for our Union Pacific team – we are very…
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Jim Vena, Union Pacific CEO, Letter to Employees

Jim Vena, Union Pacific CEO, Letter to EmployeesJim Vena, Union Pacific CEO | January 05, 20262025 was spectacular for our Union Pacific team, and we can be very proud of what we accomplished and how…
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Mark George, Norfolk Southern President & CEO, Letter to Employees

Mark George, Norfolk Southern President & CEO, Letter to EmployeesMark George, Norfolk Southern President & CEO | December 19, 2025Team NS,‍Today, Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern filed…
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