Union Pacific Railroad and the Chicago & North Western Transportation Co., which merged in 1995, have been part of the Iowa landscape since the 1850s. Today, UP's rail network stretches across the state, with its primary east-west main line serving as a vital corridor connecting Chicago to the West Coast. The north-south "Spine Line," which runs through Des Moines and Mason City, links Minneapolis-St. Paul with Kansas City, further enhancing the railroad's regional connectivity. UP operates an extensive branch line network in northwest Iowa, supporting local industries and communities.
Commodities
UP in Iowa
- Miles of track owned/leased/serviced in Iowa: 1,278
- Miles operated under trackage rights in Iowa: 275
- Employees in Iowa: 1,528
Transloading Locations
| A-C | D-M | S-W |
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| Altoona, IA | Des Moines, IA | Shell Rock, IA |
| Camanche, IA | Emery, IA | Sioux City, IA |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | Fairfax, IA | Waterloo, IA |
| Clinton, IA | Hawarden, IA | Omaha, NE |
| Council Bluffs, IA | Manly, IA | |
| Mason City, IA |
Intermodal
Council Bluffs, IA
Railroad Interchanges
| Location | Railroad Interchange |
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| Boone |
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| Cedar Rapids |
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| Clinton |
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| Council Bluffs |
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| Des Moines |
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| Emmetsburg |
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| Fort Madison |
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| Iowa Falls |
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| Manly |
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| Mason City |
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| Sheldon |
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| Sioux City |
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| Waterloo |
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