US EditionUnion Pacific exploring deal to buy Norfolk Southern, WSJ reports
UNITED STATES, JUL 17 – Union Pacific aims to create the first transcontinental rail network by merging with Norfolk Southern, potentially reshaping U.S. freight transport under favorable regulatory conditions.
- Union Pacific Corp. is in early-stage talks to acquire Norfolk Southern Corp., creating the largest North American railroad as of July 17, 2025.
- These discussions began in the first quarter amid rising speculation about large rail mergers driven by expectations of easier regulatory approval under the current administration.
- The merger could create a comprehensive transcontinental rail network, potentially minimizing shipping delays and improving the efficiency of freight transportation across the United States.
- Shares of Norfolk Southern rose 4% on July 17 following the report, with market values of about $60 billion for Norfolk Southern and $140 billion for Union Pacific.
- No deal or regulatory approval is guaranteed, and experts warn the merger could face lengthy challenges, despite benefits of a transcontinental rail system.
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Union Pacific, Norfolk Southern discuss merger to create transcontinental railroad, AP source says
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