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[ August 7, 2025 ] Amtrak’s NextGen Acela Debuts on Aug. 28 Amtrak
[ August 4, 2025 ] Senate Confirms Marcus J. Molinaro as 16th Federal Transit Administration Administrator FTA
[ July 31, 2025 ] Analysis: Amtrak Increasingly Reliant on Aging Fleet Amtrak
[ July 31, 2025 ] Amtrak Names Costin Corneanu Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer Amtrak
[ July 31, 2025 ] Quiet Zones Along DART Silver Line to Become Active Before End of August Commuter Rail

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.

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.

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.

Union Pacific, Norfolk Southern Explore Historic Merger

July 21, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern are reportedly eyeing a potential merger.

Norfolk Southern Budget Maneuver Adds $27M to SC Ports’ rail yard costs

July 18, 2025 South Carolina Daily Gazette

The ports authority has vowed not to seek more state funding for the rail yard.

Norfolk Southern Board Elects Richard Anderson as Chair

June 13, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

Norfolk Southern Corporation’s Board of Directors has unanimously appointed Richard H. Anderson, the former CEO and executive chairman of Delta Air Lines and former president and CEO of Amtrak, as the independent chair of the board, effective immediately.