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Analysis: What a Union Pacific – Norfolk Southern merger would look like

Intermodal would be approximately 53% of a combined entity's volume. The post Analysis: What a Union Pacific – Norfolk ...

Earnings Outlook For Union Pacific

Analysts expect Union Pacific to report an earnings per share (EPS) of $2.89. The market awaits Union Pacific's announcement, ...

Canadian rail giants may disrupt bids for Norfolk Southern, CSX

Speculation in the railroad industry has intensified in recent weeks following reports that Union Pacific (NYSE:UNP) is exploring a takeover of Norfolk Southern (NYSE:NSC). The proposed deal would ...

There’s Still No Growth at Railroader CSX—Unless Buffett Makes a Bid

There has been speculation that Berkshire Hathaway could bid for CSX to protect its BNSF railroad as competing Union Pacific ...

CSX profit falls 14% in the second quarter even though rail shipments were flat

CSX railroad’s profit slipped 14% in the second quarter even though the volume of shipments it delivered remained flat as it ...

Railroad Operator CSX Beats Quarterly Profit Estimates on Higher Volumes

On an adjusted basis, it reported a profit of 44 cents per share, above the analysts' average estimate of 42 cents per share, ...

What is light rail transit? How is it different from freight rail services?

Learn how Houston’s Metro light rail system differs from freight trains in purpose, speed, and passenger service.

Union Pacific Considering a Norfolk Southern Buyout, Report Says. Here’s What Will Matter.

Union Pacific Considering a Norfolk Southern Buyout, Report Says. Here’s What Will Matter. Union Pacific is in talks to merge with Norfolk Southern, The Wall Street Journal reported Thursday, in a ...

Silvis historic train site to host long passenger rides

Train rides across the Quad Cities will become available this fall. The Railroading Heritage of Midwest America (RRHMA) will ...