Union Pacific's stock rose slightly to $229.35 in premarket trading, while Norfolk Southern's stock dipped more than 2% to $279.95.

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.

Union Pacific has dismissed the claim that 200 jobs will be moving to Omaha from North Platte, they say only 80 positions will be impacted.

If approved, the new “Union Pacific Transcontinental Railroad” would combine U.P.’s strength in the western two-thirds of the country with Norfolk’s base in 22 eastern states.

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Union Pacific wants to buy Norfolk Southern in a $85 billion deal that would create the first transcontinental railroad in the U.S, potentially triggering a final wave of rail ...

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

Union Pacific’s stock fell nearly 2% to $224.98 in premarket trading, while Norfolk Southern’s stock dipped more than 3% to $277.40.

ATLANTA — Atlanta-based Norfolk Southern and Union Pacific have agreed to a merger that would create the first transcontinental railroad in the U.S. The companies announced the deal on Tuesday ...

This is something to think about as railroad giants Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern work to complete their $85 billion combination. $85 billion would comfortably place the merger among the ...

Several major mergers and acquisitions have been announced in the U.S. over the last few months, including a deal uniting ...

A train that may be carrying hazardous materials derailed in Palo Pinto County, Texas, on Tuesday, according to local ...

OMAHA, Neb. — Union Pacific is seeking to buy Norfolk Southern in a $85 billion deal that would create the first transcontinental railroad in the U.S, and potentially trigger a final wave of ...