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Union Pacific Celebrates Record Number of Companies for Safely Transporting Chemicals
OMAHA, Neb., April 28, 2025--Union Pacific Railroad recognized 147 companies with the 2024 Pinnacle Award for their dedication and commitment to safely transporting chemicals by rail. The annual award honors customers who implement release prevention protocols, corrective action plans and have zero non-accident releases of regulated hazardous materials shipments.
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