Union Pacific Railroad
Type: Company
As of November 2026, Union Pacific Railroad has been mentioned in 2 episodes across 2 podcasts, first heard Sep 2025 on American History Tellers. Credited with building infrastructure (trestle/dam materials) to seal the breach threatening rail lines, helping end the uncontrolled diversion.
The Union Pacific Railroad Company is a Class I freight-hauling railroad that operates 8,300 locomotives over 32,200 miles (51,800 km) routes in 23 U.S. states west of Chicago and New Orleans. Union Pacific is the second-largest railroad in the United States after BNSF.
| Mentioned in | 2 episodes on 2 podcasts (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Sep 2025 on American History Tellers |
| Industry | rail_transportation |
| Headquarters | United States |
| Website | up.com |
What do podcasts say about Union Pacific Railroad?
2 quotes from Josh Clark, recorded on Stuff You Should Know and American History Tellers.
The Union Pacific Railroad because their lines were threatened.
Josh Clark · Stuff You Should Know · · Hear itReferenced as the train line targeted in the robbery; no direct praise or blame beyond being the victimized carrier.
American History Tellers · · Episode
How do different shows talk about Union Pacific Railroad?
2 shows discussed Union Pacific Railroad in these episodes.
- Stuff You Should Know — 1 episode
The Union Pacific Railroad because their lines were threatened.
Eco-Disasters 101: The Salton Sea | STUFF YOU SHOULD KNOW - American History Tellers — 1 episode
Referenced as the train line targeted in the robbery; no direct praise or blame beyond being the victimized carrier.
Escape from Leavenworth | Episode 3 | Daring Prison Escapes |
Who talks about Union Pacific Railroad on podcasts?
Josh Clark brought up Union Pacific Railroad; the most recent mention was Nov 2025 on Stuff You Should Know.
- Eco-Disasters 101: The Salton Sea | STUFF YOU SHOULD KNOW on Stuff You Should Know (Nov 2025) — Josh Clark
- Escape from Leavenworth | Episode 3 | Daring Prison Escapes | on American History Tellers (Sep 2025)
What is Union Pacific Railroad mentioned alongside?
Union Pacific Railroad is most often mentioned alongside Mohammad Shazi, DOJ (United States Department of Justice) and Desi Bllelock.
Mentioned together: Mohammad Shazi, DOJ (United States Department of Justice), Desi Bllelock, Alita Rosanski, Jenny Lauer Beckman, American History Tellers, Airship, Marshall Louie, Ellie Stanton, Dorian Marina