The merger would create the United States’ first coast-to-coast rail network, spanning 50,000 miles and 43 states.

Norfolk Southern reported a rise in its second-quarter profit on Tuesday, aided by higher revenue from improved volumes.

Detailed price information for Union Pacific Corp (UNP-N) from The Globe and Mail including charting and trades.

A Bloomberg report, citing people familiar with the matter, noted an agreement could be reached as soon as this week, adding, ...