Moon on MSNOpinion

America once built the best railroads - then this happened

The United States once built the most powerful railroad system on Earth. Over time, passenger rail was pushed aside in favor ...
Business Wire

Creating America’s First Transcontinental Railroad: Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern’s STB Merger Application Details Enhancements to Competition and Public Benefits

OMAHA, Nebraska & ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE: UNP) and Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) today filed an application with the Surface Transportation Board (STB) ...
WOLF-TV on MSN

Amazing America: The Stourbridge Lion and the birthplace of the North American railroad

To celebrate America’s 250th birthday, FOX56 is highlighting local history with a national impact, through “Amazing America.” ...
Washington Examiner

When railroads get too big, America gets run over

That’s what’s at stake right now with the proposed merger of Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern railroads. Four railroad companies already control 90% of U.S. freight traffic, and this deal would ...
AOL

America’s first transcontinental freight railroad is planned after a megamerger

Two of the largest US railroads, Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern, announced on Tuesday a plan to combine in a $72 billion deal that would create America’s first transcontinental freight railroad.
Railway Age

UP’s Big Boy Celebrates America’s 250th Birthday With Coast-to-Coast Tour

Union Pacific (UP) is joining in the celebration of 250 years of American independence and innovation this year with its ...