New York, April 17, 2014 -- Moody's Investors Service ("Moody's") has raised the senior unsecured debt rating for Union Pacific Corporation ("Union Pacific") to A3 from Baa1. At the same time, Moody's has affirmed the company's Prime-2 short term rating and raised the ratings on the Pass-Through Certificates and Equipment Trust Certificates issued by the company's main operating subsidiary, Union Pacific Railroad Company, by one notch. The ratings outlook is stable. The rating action considers the strength of the company's rail franchise, its track record of excellent financial results and operational efficiency, as well as robust credit metrics.

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