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Union Pacific’s Big Boy to Embark on First-Ever Holiday Tour for Make-A-Wish Foundation

September 23, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

Union Pacific’s Big Boy No. 4014 will take to the rails this November for a limited holiday tour supporting the Make-A-Wish Foundation, with the world’s largest operating steam locomotive on display Nov. 21 in the Denver, Colorado, area.

Union Pacific, Norfolk Southern Say More Than 500 Customers Back Merger

September 19, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

More than 500 customers have publicly supported the proposed merger of Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern, according to the railroads, which cited additional letters filed with the Surface Transportation Board.

FRA Rule Allows Railroad to Decide Whether to Sound Horns at Stations

September 18, 2026 The Turntable

The federal rules governing when a locomotive engineer sounds the horn have taken another turn.

CN Files Description of Anticipated Requested Conditions to Preserve Midwest Rail Competition

September 12, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

CN filed with the Surface Transportation Board a description of the anticipated conditions it plans to seek in connection with the proposed Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern transaction.

Chicago Leaders Unveil Plan for O’Hare Flyer 15-Minute Airport Express Train to Downtown Chicago

August 25, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

A group of Chicago business and civic leaders unveiled plans to redefine the airport transportation experience in Chicago with O’Hare Flyer, the first airport express train in the U.S.

STB Sets Schedule for UP-NS Merger Review

August 19, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Surface Transportation Board has adopted a procedural schedule for the consideration of the revised major merger application filed by Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern.

Amtrak Receives Federal Grants for New Midwest Maintenance Facility and Improvements to Viaducts

August 15, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Federal Railroad Administration has awarded Amtrak two grants in support of the development of a new Midwest Maintenance Facility and to make vital bridge and viaduct repairs.

Former Antitrust Officials Urge Close Look at Rail Merger Rivals

August 13, 2026 The Center Square

Four former federal antitrust officials say regulators should take a close look at who is objecting to the proposed $85 billion merger between Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern.

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Union Pacific, CN: Agreement Expands Customer Opportunities in Connection with Merger

July 23, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

CN and Union Pacific have signed a binding Memorandum of Understanding establishing a framework for CN to secure competitive access in connection with the proposed transaction between Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern.

Sheriff: Nude Train Surfer Arrested After Breaking Into Locomotive

July 19, 2026 The Turntable

An Arizona man was arrested in Colorado after allegedly breaking into a Union Pacific locomotive and riding naked on top of the moving train, according to the Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office.