Union Pacific characterizes CEO's March statement to shippers as 'offhand comment'
( November 6, 2026, 18:19 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: In an official statement, Union Pacific Railroad argued that its CEO Jim Vena is a "dynamic speaker" whose "offhand comment" at the Southwest Association of Rail Shippers in March 2026 is in no way equivalent to an airport bomb threat, an analogy that the company said it was "deeply disappointed" to hear. "That comparison crosses a line and we strongly disagree," the company said. "Personal emotions need to be put aside so we can focus on the facts." The company said it "does not retaliate against customers," promises that clients' positions on the deal won't affect rates or service quality, and urges customers to provide honest feedback to the US Surface Transportation Board.Full statement follows:...
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