Union Pacific Named Most Admired Railroad
February 27 2006 - 4:26PM
PR Newswire (US)
Leads Fortune 2006 Industry List of Most Admired Companies OMAHA,
Neb., Feb. 27 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Fortune magazine has named
Union Pacific the most admired railroad in its America's Most
Admired Companies railroad industry list. The list and related
stories appear in the March 6 issue, on newsstands today, and at
http://www.fortune.com/ Union Pacific is the U.S. industry leader
in all eight categories on the list: innovation, employee talent,
use of corporate assets, social responsibility, quality of
management, financial soundness, long-term investment and quality
of products and services. The rankings are determined in a survey
of industry analysts, boards of directors and corporate and
railroad executives. "We are honored to have been named America's
most admired railroad," said Jim Young, president and CEO, Union
Pacific. "The spotlight for this accomplishment shines directly on
our 50,000 employees who are truly the heroes in our company's
success. In light of unprecedented business demands, we are
successfully maintaining focus to stay on track." For more
information about Union Pacific, visit http://www.up.com/. Jobs at
Union Pacific During 2006, Union Pacific has job openings at many
locations throughout its 23-state operating system. Opportunities
are available in train service, skilled disciplines (e.g., diesel
mechanics and electricians) and management. Interested applicants
are encouraged to visit http://www.up.com/ and click on "Jobs at
UP." About Union Pacific Union Pacific Corporation owns one of
America's leading transportation companies. Its principal operating
company, Union Pacific Railroad, links 23 states in the western
two-thirds of the country and serves the fastest-growing U.S.
population centers. Union Pacific's diversified business mix
includes Agricultural Products, Automotive, Chemicals, Energy,
Industrial Products and Intermodal. The railroad offers competitive
long-haul routes from all major West Coast and Gulf Coast ports to
eastern gateways. Union Pacific connects with Canada's rail systems
and is the only railroad serving all six major gateways to Mexico,
making it North America's premier rail franchise. First Call
Analyst: FCMN Contact: kdroesch@up.com DATASOURCE: Union Pacific
Corporation CONTACT: James Barnes of Union Pacific Corporation,
+1-402-544-3560 Web site: http://www.up.com/
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