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Union Pacific Unveils Commemorative Locomotive Honoring Founder Abraham Lincoln on Presidents Day

OMAHA, Neb.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Union Pacific Railroad is celebrating Presidents Day with the unveiling of its newest commemorative locomotive honoring President Abraham Lincoln, who created the railroad and connected the nation through the transcontinental railroad. This rolling tribute highlights the pivotal role rail played and continues to play in the global economy and the transformative contributions of our nation’s 16th president.

“America’s history is Union Pacific’s history,” said Union Pacific CEO Jim Vena. “By signing the Pacific Railway Act of 1862, President Lincoln created our railroad and ignited The Great Race to connect the country and fuel the economy – roles our industry still plays today.”

Railroads move about 59 tons of goods annually for every American across more than 140,000 miles of privately owned tracks. At Union Pacific, on top of money spent to operate the railroad, an additional $10 million in capital is invested every day into infrastructure, technology and network expansion to provide the safe, reliable service American businesses and families rely on.

“President Lincoln wanted to unite the nation, and through his actions, railroads were a catalyst for national growth, representing major advances in innovation and technology,” Vena said. “We’re proud to be part of an industry that is still a major part of the central nervous system of the North American economy and continues to provide innovative solutions that unleash economic innovation.”

No. 1616 is the second presidential locomotive in Union Pacific’s Heritage Fleet, joining No. 4141, created to honor President George H.W. Bush. On Dec. 6, 2018, Union Pacific was honored to participate in President Bush’s funeral train, led by No. 4141, from Spring to College Station, Texas, where the locomotive is on permanent display at the George Bush Presidential Library and Museum.

The Lincoln locomotive is being painted by proud Union Pacific employees and will be officially unveiled at a celebration this spring. The paint scheme has the unique colors of Lincoln’s era and serves as a nod to locomotive No. 119, one of the two locomotives present at Promontory Summit, Utah, marking the completion of the first transcontinental railroad, officially uniting the eastern and western parts of the nation.

This year marks Lincoln’s 216th birthday and the locomotive will travel the rails, serving as a traveling ambassador and participating in community events and educational programs that highlight the historic role of railroads in America’s growth and its continued contribution to our country, communities and economy. Future dates will be announced at UP.com.

A limited-edition commemorative poster is available for sale at the Union Pacific Store.

ABOUT UNION PACIFIC

Union Pacific (NYSE: UNP) delivers the goods families and businesses use every day with safe, reliable and efficient service. Operating in 23 western states, the company connects its customers and communities to the global economy. Trains are the most environmentally responsible way to move freight, helping Union Pacific protect future generations. More information about Union Pacific is available at www.up.com.

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