As per an article in the Reuters, Union Pacific plans to acquire Norfolk Southern for $85 billion in a historic move to create America’s first coast-to-coast freight rail network, combining western and eastern operations into a $250B giant. If approved, the deal would be the largest in U.S. rail history, promising $2.75B in annual synergies but drawing union and regulatory scrutiny over jobs, safety, and service. The merger reflects a more merger-friendly regulatory stance under Trump and could