The Indicator from Planet Money

What happens when railroads get hitched

The Indicator from Planet Money ›

09:05 | Aug 21st, 2025

Two freight-rail giants could make history if their $85 billion merger gets approved. Union Pacific’s proposed marriage with Norfolk Southern would create the first coast-to-coast rail network. So why...Show More



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