Norfolk Southern faces numerous headwinds while preparing for Union Pacific merger

The Atlanta-based railroad is working on a transformative merger, but in the meantime, it's facing a variety of pressures.
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Union Pacific plans to send the Big Boy from coast to coast for America’s 250th

Union Pacific plans to send Big Boy No. 4014 on a transcontinental trip next year as part of the nation’s 250th anniversary ...

Union Pacific: A Transcontinental Titan For America's Industrial Revival

Union Pacific Corporation is set to acquire Norfolk Southern, creating the first transcontinental railroad giant. Learn more ...

Union Pacific CEO wants to speed up timeline for $85 billion merger with Norfolk Southern

"I'm very comfortable where we are, and I think that we end up at the right place with the [Surface Transportation Board], ...
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Vena: Rivals fear strength of a combined Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern

Union Pacific CEO Jim Vena says shipper associations and other railroads have whipped up some whoppers about UP’s proposed acquisition of Norfolk Southern — even before their merger application has ...

CSX Corporation: Benefiting From A Merger Environment

CSX Corporation's business is turning north, with several market conditions, including coal & intermodal expansion. Learn ...