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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 and Norfolk want to merge, create transcontinental railroad

The railroads said the merger would streamline deliveries by eliminating several days of delays when shipments are handed off ...

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 confirms deal for Norfolk Southern to create the first U.S. transcontinental railroad

Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE:UNP) and Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE:NSC) announced an agreement to create America’s ...
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Change coming down the tracks for Atlanta in Norfolk Southern sale

When the company announced plans in late 2018 to relocate to Atlanta from Virginia, there appeared to be nothing but clear tracks ahead.

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 ...
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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, ...