Union Pacific profit up 1% RR delivers more fertilizer, imported goods and chemicals
Author: Jim
Date: 01-25-2024 - 10:04
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Story by By JOSH FUNK, AP Business Writer •
Jim Vena said the railroad's key operating metrics improved in the fourth quarter with average freight car velocity jumping 14% to 217 daily miles per car, and the average maximum length of Union Pacific's trains increased 2% to 9,413 feet. The average speed of the railroad's trains also increased 5% to 24.9 mph