THE GREAT BIG RAILROAD THAT COULD

Union Pacific has diversified by concentrating on areas where already it had some involvement, rather than becoming a conglomerate of the type that has brought other firms to financial grief. The management decisions that led to exploitation of UP's natural resources potential are described. Today the firm has three major operations-- railroad, land, and natural resources. The railroad is noted for its lack of deferred maintenance, modern facilities and high efficiency.

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• Authors:
  • Flaherty, R J
• Publication Date: 1977-6-1

Media Info

• Features: Figures; Photos;
• Pagination: p. 37-42
• Serial:
  • Forbes
  • Volume: 119
  • Issue Number: 11
  • Publisher: Forbes Incorporated
  • ISSN: 0015-6914

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Capital investments; Development; Diversification; Management; Natural resources; Policy; Real estate development
• Identifier Terms: Union Pacific Railroad
• Old TRIS Terms: Management policies
• Subject Areas: Administration and Management; Policy; Railroads;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00157665
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Aug 4 1977 12:00AM