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Union Pacific, Norfolk Southern: New Intermodal Gateway Expands Market Access

September 15, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

Union Pacific Corp. and Norfolk Southern Corp. are launching a new domestic intermodal service to deliver greater market reach and more efficient freight transportation options.

Union Pacific Railroad Announces Pay Raises and Labor Agreements with 11 Unions

September 4, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

Union Pacific is pleased to announce that it has reached ratified agreements with 11 unions that cover 12 crafts and represent 46% of the railroad’s craft employees.

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.

Union Pacific Working with Short Line Railroads to Expand Businesses’ Access to Rail

August 27, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

Union Pacific Railroad has added 15 new Focus Sites across eight states to its network, with 12 of those sites located on short-line railroads.

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.

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.