Union Pacific Celebrates 145th Anniversary
On July 1, 1862, President Abraham Lincoln signed into law the Pacific Railroad Act, creating Union Pacific and Central Pacific Railroads and chartering the two companies to link the country from Omaha to Sacramento. One hundred and forty-five years later, Union Pacific has become one of the most recognized corporations in America and continues to build on its rich history.
Chairman Jim Young said the 145th anniversary is a time to not only remember the railroad’s rich past, but also to highlight the tremendous progress Union Pacific has made in helping build the nation and protect its natural resources.
"The railroad industry has changed dramatically from the original days of wood-fired locomotives steaming across the plains to connect a nation," Young said. "Today Union Pacific is committed to moving the products that fuel the nation’s economy in the most safe, economical and environmentally friendly manner possible."
On July 1, 1862, President Abraham Lincoln signed into law the Pacific Railroad Act, creating Union Pacific and Central Pacific Railroads and chartering the two companies to link the country from Omaha to Sacramento. One hundred and forty-five years later, Union Pacific has become one of the most recognized corporations in America and continues to build on its rich history.
Chairman Jim Young said the 145th anniversary is a time to not only remember the railroad’s rich past, but also to highlight the tremendous progress Union Pacific has made in helping build the nation and protect its natural resources.
"The railroad industry has changed dramatically from the original days of wood-fired locomotives steaming across the plains to connect a nation," Young said. "Today Union Pacific is committed to moving the products that fuel the nation’s economy in the most safe, economical and environmentally friendly manner possible."
