Union Pacific Railroad has unveiled plans to acquire Norfolk Southern in an $85 billion deal that would create the first coast-to-coast rail network in U.S. history. The merger would link the East Coast to the West Coast, forming a 50,000-mile system spanning 43 states—from New York to California. The two rail giants are expected to seek approval from the Trump Administration, which has been promoting deregulation in the rail sector. The companies aim to finalize the merger by early 2027.