An American flag is emblazoned on this Union Pacific Railroad locomotive sitting in the Jackson, Miss., terminal rail yard, Wednesday, April 20, 2022. Union Pacific's second-quarter profit improved a bit, but the railroad's expenses jumped as it tried to reduce the delivery delays that have left its customers waiting for trains at times. The railroad said Thursday, July 21, that its profit grew 2% to $1.84 billion, or $2.93 per share.Rogelio V. Solis/AP