Potential Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern Merger Could Transform US Rail Industry
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Union Pacific is in early talks to acquire Norfolk Southern, aiming to create a $240 billion transcontinental freight network in the U.S. The deal could generate significant synergies and cost savings, but faces regulatory and engineering challenges, with potential benefits estimated between $4 billion and $5 billion.
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