How Did The Decline In Shipments And Oil Prices Impact Union Pacific’s Operating Ratio In 2015?

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A 6% decline in shipment volumes, and a decline in fuel surcharge revenue due to lower oil prices, negatively impacted Union Pacific’s revenue in 2015. However, a decline in fuel expenses due to lower fuel prices and shipment volumes, offset the impact of top line headwinds on margins, translating into a 40 basis points improvement in the operating ratio.

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