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Freight Railroads Don’t Join Voluntary Safety Program, Report Finds

August 29, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

A new report says none of the nation’s largest freight railroads have joined a voluntary federal safety program despite earlier promises to do so.

Rio Grande Pacific Corporation Endorses Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern Merger

August 27, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

Rio Grande Pacific Corp. today announced its enthusiastic support for the proposed merger between Union Pacific Railroad and Norfolk Southern Corporation.

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

Ancora: CSX Should Pursue Merger

August 20, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

Ancora Holdings Group has sent CSX’s Board of Directors a letter, urging it to vigorously explore merger options.

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.