Another U.S. Class I railroad, Union Pacific (UP), will donate a total of $500,000 to the American Red Cross and Save the Children to support humanitarian relief in Ukraine.

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It is reported by the railway magazine Railway Supply with reference to the Railway Age.

Earlier this month, Union Pacific announced a 2:1 match for employees donating to six organizations providing direct support for the Ukrainian people:

• Salvation Army
• American Red Cross
• UNICEF
• Global Giving Foundation
• Doctors Without Borders
• Save the Children

To date, Union Pacific employees have driven nearly $50,000 in matching donations from the company.

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“Our hearts are with the Ukrainian people who did nothing to provoke this attack and whose lives are irrevocably changed,” said Chairman Lance Fritz. “Our employees’ charitable donations clearly demonstrate they’re taking a stand with the Ukrainian people, and we’re proud to let their generosity guide our corporate contribution to two of many worthy organizations providing immediate aid.”

The American railways CN, CP, KCS and Wabtec also transferred money to help the Ukrainians.

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