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Rail Giants Plan Big Merger

Union Pacific wants to buy Norfolk Southern for $85 billion, aiming to build a massive train network across the country.

Union Pacific's boss explains why his company should buy Norfolk Southern. This $85 billion deal would create a giant railway. It would stretch across the whole country, from one side to the other.

Some groups do not like the idea. Train worker unions worry about their jobs. Farmers also speak out against the merger. They fear it could make shipping costs higher.

Union Pacific believes a bigger railroad will move goods better. They say it will help the country's economy. The company needs approval from regulators to make this big plan happen.

This merger could change how goods move across America. It impacts many industries. People will watch closely to see what happens next.

Source: Fox Business

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