The Union Pacific announced plans to merge with the Norfolks Southern creating the first coast-to-coast railroad. The merger still needs regulatory approval.

Despite Warren Buffet’s assertions he is not in the market for another railroad, the BNSF and CSX are expanding their collaboration on east-west routes. The two railroads will jointly operate trains between Southern California and Charlotte, NC, Southern California and Jacksonville, FL as well as Phoenix and Atlanta. These three lanes will be in addition to their current service between Southern California and Fairburn, GA.

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