TCA Desert Division

A simple idea. A measurable impact.

As temperatures rise, Union Pacific is using reflective white paint to keep rails cooler – a highway-inspired innovation that lowers rail temperatures by up to 20 degrees.

It’s one more example of the prevention-focused approach behind our best-ever derailment incident rate in 2025, improving 19% year over year.

Rail remains the safest way to move freight over land, and progress like this comes from practical innovation and continuous improvement.

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