Union Pacific is nearly double the size of Norfolk Southern, but in Macon and Central Georgia, Norfolk Southern's presence can be felt at Brosnan Yard.

According to Union Pacific, the purchase will be made in a mix of stock and cash. Together, Union Pacific — which will keep its name — says that the company will be worth $250 billion.

Union Pacific announces a $85 billion bid to buy Norfolk Southern, operator of Macon's Brosnan Yard While Union Pacific is double the size, Norfolk Southern operates the 960-acre Brosnan Yard in ...

Union Pacific Corp. agreed to acquire Norfolk Southern Corp. in a $72 billion cash-and-stock transaction, forming the only US transcontinental railroad in what stands to be the industry’s ...