By David Shepardson WASHINGTON, July 7 (Reuters) - Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern told a U.S. government agency Tuesday they are willing to divest ownership stakes in some smaller railroads as part of their proposed $85 billion merger.

Advances in goods shipment must be achieved not to bring harm to the trucking industry, but to protect increasingly acquisitive Americans from death born of their wealth.

Union Pacific's proposed merger with Norfolk Southern could create significant value, but regulatory hurdles remain. See why UNP stock is downgraded to hold.

Union Pacific said it expects to submit papers for its $85 billion merger with Norfolk Southern to a regulator as soon as the end of November, after the railroad operator on Thursday topped Wall Street's profit estimates on strong coal volumes. Omaha ...

The Nebraskans who have had the opportunity see Union Pacific’s Big Boy No. 4014 engine undoubtedly consider themselves fortunate. The sight of the 85-year-old engine — and the sound it

More than 100 people were treated for heat-related injuries at a Union Pacific Big Boy whistle stop event in Berks County, police said.

Revenue is up modestly during this period, and operating margins have fallen. Inflation has impacted Union Pacific's costs, from relatively high fuel expenses to rising labor costs. Railroads are a highly efficient way to ship goods on land. Union Pacific ...

A man was killed early Tuesday morning after being hit by a train near NE Enquist Place and Tumalt Road, and an investigation is ongoing.