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Union Pacific, Norfolk Southern discuss merger to create transcontinental railroad, AP source says

Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern are in merger talks to create the largest railroad in North America that would connect the ...

From Lincoln’s dream to an $85 billion merger, the transcontinental railroad is back

The coastal rail giants say it would create 'the first transcontinental railroad in America' through an $82 billion deal.

Union Pacific, Norfolk Southern merge creating first US transcontinental railroad

Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern announce a landmark $85 billion merger to create America's first transcontinental railroad ...

Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern propose merger to create nation's first transcontinental railroad

Union Pacific is seeking to buy Norfolk Southern in a $85 billion deal that would create the first transcontinental railroad ...

Union Pacific buys Norfolk Southern to create 1st transcontinental railroad in U.S.

Two of the largest U.S. railroads, Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern, are planning to merge. The companies made the ...
Railway Technology on MSN2d

Union Pacific to acquire Norfolk Southern to create modern transcontinental railroad

Union Pacific has signed an agreement to acquire Norfolk Southern in a stock and cash transaction, at an enterprise value of $85bn, which will result in a combined enterprise worth over $250bn.

Approve the Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern merger

The Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern merger should be approved. It would benefit riders, businesses, and the railway network.
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Company proposes a cross-country railroad through Harrisburg

A railroad connecting New York City and Los Angeles could go straight through Harrisburg. Dubbed The Transcontinental Chief, ...