Union Pacific pursues merger with Norfolk Southern to form coast-to-coast railroad
UNP•Union Pacific proposed combining with Norfolk Southern to create a coast-to-coast rail network. The plan targets shifting an estimated 2.1 million truckloads to rail and includes $2 billion in additional investment over three years, on top of $5.6 billion in annual spending.
1. Merger investment plan
The proposed combination’s integration blueprint includes $2 billion of additional investment over three years, on top of $5.6 billion in annual spending. Priorities include added track capacity, longer sidings, terminal expansions across 19 states, technology, equipment availability and chassis supply. Corridor upgrades would focus on Union Pacific’s Sunset and Golden State routes, Norfolk Southern links from Kansas City to northern Indiana, and New Orleans to Atlanta.
