Union Pacific plans transcontinental rail network through Norfolk Southern merger
UNP•Union Pacific outlined plans to combine with Norfolk Southern, creating what it calls America’s first seamless transcontinental railroad and potentially removing an estimated 2.1 million truckloads from highways annually.
1. Merger plans
Union Pacific outlined plans November 6, 2026, to combine with Norfolk Southern and create America’s first seamless transcontinental railroad. The combined network is expected to remove an estimated 2.1 million truckloads annually from highways. CEO Jim Vena plans a gradual integration focused on service, with the combination targeting faster supply chains and improved customer service.
