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From jobs to safety, biggest railroad union fears 'meltdowns' from Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern merger
The leader of the largest railroad labor union says the creation of a new transcontinental freight rail network will create big risks for jobs and safety.
Union Pacific to Buy Norfolk Southern in $85 Billion Railroad Deal
The merger would create the United States’ first coast-to-coast rail network, spanning 50,000 miles and 43 states.
Rail Customers Urge Regulators to Block Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern Deal
Last month, Union Pacific said it would buy smaller rival Norfolk Southern in an $85 billion deal to create the first U.S. coast-to-coast freight rail operator and reshape the movement of goods from grains to autos across the country.
Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern merger puts freight jobs at risk across U.S., says rail labor leader
The head of the biggest railroad labor union in the U.S., Jeremy Ferguson of SMART-TD, says the proposed merger between Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern could put jobs at risk across the nation, and the proper functioning of freight rail traffic.
Altoona rail historians weigh in on potential impacts of Norfolk Southern and Union Pacific merger
Norfolk Southern and Union Pacific are looking to merge, which would create the first transcontinental railroad in the U.S. The deal still needs to be approved by regulators, but many in Altoona are closely watching.
Union Pacific merger with Norfolk Southern would create a coast-to-coast rail system
Omaha-based Union Pacific Railroad’s announcement Tuesday that it is acquiring the Norfolk Southern Railway — a move that would create the first transcontinental, coast-to-coast rail system — drew praise from Nebraska’s public and business leaders.
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 in the U.S.
Officials: Too early to predict Norfolk Southern-Union Pacific merger's Petersburg impact
Norfolk Southern has significant infrastructure and history ties to Petersburg. Will its merger with Union Pacific untie those ties in any way?
Rail customers urge regulators to block Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern deal, FT reports
U.S. railroad customer groups have demanded regulators block or put onerous conditions on the proposed merger of Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern , the Financial Times reported on Sunday.

Norfolk Southern: Restoration work wrapping up at derailment site

Norfolk Southern is finishing restoration work at the site of the East Palestine train derailment. The company reports on its ...
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Norfolk Southern adds yard goats to its bleet

ATLANTA — Norfolk Southern has put a different kind of yard goat to work at its Inman Yard in Atlanta. Goats — as in the four ...
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Norfolk southern: Only minor site work remains in East Palestine

In its most recent clean-up update, Norfolk Southern reports that all major remediation and restoration work at the site of ...

Train Sim World 5: Norfolk Southern Heritage Livery Collection Add-On

News, Reviews, Release Date, Trailers, Gameplay and more for Train Sim World 5: Norfolk Southern Heritage Livery Collection Add-On ...

Here's How Much $100 Invested In Norfolk Southern 10 Years Ago Would Be Worth Today

Buying $100 In NSC: If an investor had bought $100 of NSC stock 10 years ago, it would be worth $339.94 today based on a price of $279.99 for NSC at the time of writing.
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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.