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Heritage Steam September 17, 2026
Union Pacific’s Big Boy to Embark on First-Ever Holiday Tour for Make-A-Wish Foundation
In another historic first, Union Pacific’s Big Boy No. 4014 will take to the rails this November for a limited holiday tour in support of the Make-A-Wish Foundation, with the world’s largest operating steam locomotive set to be on display Nov. 21 in the Denver, Colorado, area.
Growth September 16, 2026
More Than 500 Customers Back Union Pacific–Norfolk Southern Combination as a Catalyst for American Growth
More than 500 customers representing nearly every segment of the American freight economy have publicly supported the proposed Union Pacific (NYSE: UNP) and Norfolk Southern (NYSE: NSC) combination, with support continuing to grow through recent Surface Transportation Board (STB) filings. Twenty-three new shippers from industries including agriculture, energy, fertilizer, forest products, food and automotive cited the benefits of a single, integrated coast-to-coast rail network, including expanded market access, stronger supply chains, improved reliability and new opportunities for growth.
Growth September 15, 2026
SC Gov. Henry McMaster Voices Support for Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern Merger
Momentum continues to build for the proposed Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern combination, with South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster voicing his support in a recent letter to the Surface Transportation Board.