2 big rail unions oppose $85B Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern merger over safety and cost concerns

The proposed $85 billion merger of the Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern railroads has lost the support of two unions that ...

Is Union Pacific’s Proposed Merger the Best Way to Speed Up Deliveries?

By joining forces with Norfolk Southern, Union Pacific says it can reduce delays at Midwest interchanges, but critics say it ...
Hoodline

No Injuries Reported as Over a Dozen Rail Cars Derail in Colfax, CA, Union Pacific Launches Investigation

Over a dozen Union Pacific rail cars derailed in Colfax, California, with no injuries or hazardous spills reported.
RealClearMarkets

Union Pacific/Norfolk Southern Merger Will Make U.S. Logistics Faster, Cheaper, and Globally Competitive

Earlier this year two of America’s largest railroads – Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern – announced their intention to merge. If approved by the government, the combined entity would establish the ...
Business Wire

National Conference of Firemen and Oilers: Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern Merger Will Protect Quality Jobs

OMAHA, Neb.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The National Conference of Firemen and Oilers (NCFO) and Union Pacific Railroad have reached an historic agreement that will ensure job security for hundreds of ...
Wall Street Journal

Union Pacific Defends Mega Railroad Merger After Rival’s Criticisms

Union Pacific Chief Executive Jim Vena defended the railroad's merger on an earnings call Thursday. (Jeff Kowalsky/Bloomberg News) Union Pacific defended its proposed $71.5 billion railroad merger ...
Boston Herald

Union Pacific reports 7% higher profits as its CEO makes the case for Norfolk Southern merger

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Union Pacific delivered 7% growth in its third-quarter earnings Thursday as its CEO continues to make the case for the potential benefits of acquiring one of the railroad’s eastern ...
trains

Union Pacific plans to send the Big Boy from coast to coast for America’s 250th

Union Pacific Big Boy No. 4014 departs Marshall, Texas, in November 2019. Jim Wrinn OMAHA, Neb. — Union Pacific plans to send Big Boy No. 4014 on a transcontinental trip next year as part of the ...
The Gazette

Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern report solid profits as they make case for $85 billion merger

The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. OMAHA, Neb. — Both Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern delivered solid profits Thursday as the railroads ...
Reuters

Union Pacific to submit papers for mega merger by end-November; profit tops estimates

Oct 23 (Reuters) - Union Pacific (UNP.N), opens new tab said it expects to submit papers for its $85 billion merger with Norfolk Southern (NSC.N), opens new tab to a regulator as soon as end-November, ...
Bloomberg L.P.

Union Pacific Profit Narrowly Tops Estimates Ahead of Merger

Union Pacific Corp.’s quarterly profit slightly outpaced Wall Street estimates, a sign of resilience for rail volume in the face of tariffs and economic volatility. Earnings in the third quarter were ...
Nasdaq

Union Pacific (UNP) Q3 Earnings and Revenues Beat Estimates

Union Pacific (UNP) came out with quarterly earnings of $3.08 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.99 per share. This compares to earnings of $2.75 per share a year ago. These figures ...