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America’s first transcontinental freight railroad is planned after a megamerger

America’s first transcontinental freight railroad is planned after a megamerger
business7/29/2025

Two of the largest US railroads, Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern, announced on Tuesday a plan to combine in a $72 billion deal that would create America’s first transcontinental freight railroad.

Corporate news See all topics Follow Two of the largest US railroads, Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern, announced on Tuesday a plan to combine in a $72 billion deal that would create America’s first transcontinental freight railroad. The stock and ... [5018 chars]