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The business news last week was the announcement of a potential merger of two giant railroads. Union Pacific is considering acquiring or merging with Norfolk Southern. This could have potential impact ...

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Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern announced on July 29 a definitive agreement to merge, forming the first true ...

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

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Area communities could see some changes if the proposed purchase of Norfolk Southern by Union Pacific becomes a reality.