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Union Pacific, Norfolk Southern to Create America’s First Transcontinental Railroad

July 29, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

Union Pacific Corp. and Norfolk Southern Corp. today announced an agreement to create America’s first transcontinental railroad.

Reports: UP to Buy NS for $85 Billion

July 29, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

Union Pacific agreed to acquire Norfolk Southern in a deal valued at $85 billion, according to reports.

Amtrak Celebrate ‘Borealis’ Reaching Quarter-Million Riders

July 26, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

Amtrak recently carried its 250,000th guest on state-sponsored Borealis trains between the Twin Cities and Chicago over the Independence Day 2025 holiday weekend.

Canadian National Railway Company in Chicago.

CN: Railroad Drove Margin Improvement Despite Challenging External Environment

July 26, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

CN reported revenues of more than C$4.2 million for the second quarter ending June 30, a decrease of C$57 million, or 1%.

Norfolk Southern Files to Abandon 11-Mile Virginia Line

July 26, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

Norfolk Southern Railway Co. has filed a verified notice to discontinue service over a roughly 11-mile rail line in Virginia.

Union Pacific Reports $1.9 Billion in Second Quarter Net Income

July 25, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

Union Pacific Corporation reported 2025 second quarter net income of $1.9 billion, or $3.15 per diluted share.

Amtrak Pacific Surfliner to Temporarily Suspend Train Service North of Goleta Station

July 25, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Los Angeles – San Diego – San Luis Obispo Rail Corridor Agency announced that train service north of Goleta will be suspended from Aug. 1 through Aug. 16 due to the La Cañada Honda Bridge Replacement Project.

Norfolk Southern, Union Pacific Confirm Merger Talks

July 24, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

Norfolk Southern Corp. and Union Pacific Corp. confirmed today that the companies are engaged in advanced discussions regarding a potential business combination.

A southbound CSX Transportation train passes through Ringgold, Georgia, in early June 2018.

CSX Reports $1.28 Billion in Second Quarter Operating Income

July 23, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

CSX Corp. announced second quarter 2025 operating income of $1.28 billion compared to $1.45 billion in the prior year period.

NJ Transit Releases RFQ for Northern Rail Maintenance-of-Way Facility

July 23, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

NJ Transit has released a Request for Qualifications for Special Prequalification for the Final Design, Construction, and Commissioning of the Northern Rail Maintenance-of-Way Facility in Clifton.