As merger moves forward, Norfolk Southern’s history in Roanoke is remembered

With changes likely coming to the railroad company, WDBJ7 spoke with a local railroad historian about what Norfolk Southern ...
Railway Age

BNSF to STB: First Cure UP’s ‘Old Harms’

In advance of the Surface Transportation Board (STB) evaluating a Union Pacific (UP)-Norfolk Southern (NS) merger application ...

Union Pacific says rail merger could unclog Chicago. Critics worry about costs and traffic tie-ups.

Union Pacific’s plan could mean less congestion and pollution, but neighborhoods near tracks could experience more commuting ...
Ohio's Country Journal

Down the tracks of consolidation (Part 2)

Pressure would undoubtedly increase for them, or another railroad, to pursue additional consolidation within the industry.” ...
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Norfolk Southern and Union Pacific shareholders OK merger. Here’s what’s next.

The proposed mega-railroad company would be headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska, sending anxiety through the company's Atlanta ranks, where Norfolk Southern is based.
Post and Courier

Charleston’s still the first stop on the Norfolk Southern line

A potential transcontinental railroad tie-up could take some Lowcountry history along for the ride. Last week, Norfolk Southern and Union Pacific confirmed earlier speculation that they’ve been in ...
KTBS

Shareholders of Union Pacific, Norfolk Southern support $85 billion rail merger

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Shareholders of Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern backed the railroads’ proposed $85 billion merger to create the nation’s first coast-to-coast rail network. Roughly 99% of both ...
Railway Age

64 Industry Organizations to the STB: ‘Proceed With Great Care’

A Nov. 24 letter to the Surface Transportation Board co-authored by 64 U.S. trade associations, chambers, and businesses—from ...
Yahoo

Norfolk Southern’s most senior employee celebrates 5 decades operating bridge

CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY) — It’s been a part of the Tidewater skyline for more than 50 years, the bridge spanning the South Branch of the Elizabeth River, carrying the Norfolk Southern Railway between ...
thedailytimes

Shareholders of Union Pacific, Norfolk Southern support $85 billion rail merger

JOSH FUNK AP Transportation Writer Nov 14, 2025 Nov 14, 2025 OMAHA, Neb. — Shareholders of Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern backed the railroads’ proposed $85 billion merger to create the nation’s ...