Two of the U.S.'s largest railroad companies, Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern, say they plan to merge, which would create the country's first coast-to-coast freight railroad.

Mike Steenhoek, executive director of the Soy Transportation Coalition, says if approved the merger could change the shipping landscape with both winners and losers.

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

Union Pacific’s $85B bid for Norfolk Southern faces regulatory and labor hurdles, but some see upside in this high-stakes merger arbitrage opportunity.

Union Pacific Corp. is acquiring Norfolk Southern Corp. in an $85 billion deal, the companies announced Tuesday, a merger they said will create America's first transcontinental railroad company.

The largest rail union in the United States said on Tuesday it intends to oppose Union Pacific's proposed $85 billion ...

Norfolk Southern tie up would aid long-haul transport.

The Rail Passengers Association said today it will be “actively involved in protecting the rights of passengers” as the Union ...

The merged company plans to establish a rail network spanning 43 states, which would be the first transcontinental railroad ...