Stronger Railroads, Stronger Communities:
Driving Growth, Jobs and Opportunity
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The Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern combination will transform the U.S. supply chain, unleash the industrial strength of American manufacturing and create new sources of economic growth and jobs. Today, railroaders move nearly everything we use. This transaction is the next step in advancing the rail industry, enabling raw goods and finished products to move seamlessly from East to West and North to South — faster, safer and more sustainably.
Outcomes for Communities and Economy
$5.6B
SAFER, STRONGER INFRASTRUCTURE:
$5.6 billion invested annually in tracks, bridges, technology and safety programs.2
$300M
COMMUNITY GIVING:
$300 million in giving from 2020–2025, +100s of public–private projects that strengthen safety and wellbeing.2
40%
BETTER JOBS, STRONGER WORKFORCE:
40% higher pay and benefits for railroad workers than national average1; Those who have a union job when the merger is approved will continue to have one.
10,000
INVESTING IN FIRST RESPONDERS:
10,000 first responders trained by UP and NS every year.2
Positioned for Growth: Rail, Industrial Projects Boost Local Economies
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern are focused on growth — pursuing more than 550 industrial development projects enhancing service and powering local economies.3,4 The combined network will include 50,000 route miles of track, more than 24,000 bridges and a multitude of public-private projects focused on community safety, security and wellbeing.
Driving Texas Growth
Union Pacific plays a vital role in several Texas industries and invests significant private capital in improving safety, efficiency and growth opportunities
$3.4B: Invested in Texas capital 2020-2024.5
3,000: Acres at Prime Point near Dallas, serving greater south-central markets.5
6,500: Miles of track crisscrossing Texas.5
Blue Ridge Connector
Inland Port – Northeast Georgia6
Norfolk Southern is partnering with the Georgia Ports Authority as the sole rail provider to the new inland terminal in Gainesville, opening in 2026.
600: Truck miles reduced per container, cutting emissions.
200,000: Container lift capacity per year on 18,000 feet of track.
35: Port Savannah’s global shipping routes.
The new inland terminal will serve key industries more sustainably with electric cranes.
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What We'll Deliver
Faster, more reliable freight
Direct coast-to-coast service eliminates delays, reduces transit times and gives customers simple, single-line shipping solutions.
Simplified shipping
One rate quote, one tracking system, fewer interchanges and expanded intermodal options.
Technology-driven safety
Industry-leading systems, AI and real-time data to reach our goal of zero incidents and world-class service reliability.
Global reach
Customers gain access to 100 ports and 10 international interchanges for U.S.-made goods, boosting exports and strengthening manufacturing.
Environmental benefit
Stronger coast-to-coast rail service offers a more cost-effective alternative to trucking—reducing highway congestion and wear on taxpayer-funded roads.
1. “Freight Rail Jobs,” Association of American Railroads, accessed August 26, 2025.
2. “Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern to Create America’s First Transcontinental Railroad” Union Pacific Railroad and Norfolk Southern Corporation press release, last modified July 29, 2025, accessed Sept. 29, 2025.
3. “Union Pacific: Proud to Serve Roehm’s New Plant in Texas,” Union Pacific, published July 8, 2025, accessed August 26, 2025.
4. “Norfolk Southern releases 2025 Forging a Better Tomorrow Report,” Norfolk Southern, accessed August 26, 2025.
5. “Union Pacific in Texas,” Union Pacific Railroad, accessed Oct. 1, 2025.
6. “2 Big Investments. 1 Shared Mission in Northeast Georgia,” Norfolk Southern Corporation, published May 25, 2025, accessed Oct. 1, 2025.