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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
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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.

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.

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.

Union Pacific Celebrates its 163rd Birthday with Commemorative Lincoln Locomotive

July 2, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

Union Pacific Railroad celebrated its 163rd birthday in the hometown of its famed founder, President Abraham Lincoln, with the help of numerous dignitaries and its newest commemorative locomotive that honors Lincoln’s role in laying the foundation for America’s best-in-the-world freight rail system.