Union Pacific Railroad
32,000 route miles · 23 states
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About Union Pacific Railroad
The original transcontinental railroad, still hosting Amtrak's California Zephyr, Coast Starlight, Texas Eagle and Sunset Limited over much of their mileage.
Key facts
- Hosts the California Zephyr over Donner Pass
- Built the eastern half of the first transcontinental railroad
- Operates the Big Boy 4014 heritage steam programme
- Serves all major western US gateways
Why a freight railroad appears on a travel site
Union Pacific Railroad does not carry passengers, but it owns and dispatches track that passenger trains run on. When a long-distance service loses time, it is frequently because it is waiting for a freight movement on a host railroad's line. Understanding who hosts which route helps set realistic expectations about punctuality.
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