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Coverage dated October 6, 2026

Major union announces opposition to merger between Norfolk Southern, Union Pacific

Headline from ABC 27 Harrisburg

(WHTM) -- A major labor union has come out against a merger involving the Midstate's dominant freight railroad. Norfolk Southern has a giant railyard in Enola, Cumberland County, and tracks throughout the Midstate. Union Pacific is trying to buy Norfolk Southern.

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  1. FOX Business

    Union Pacific CEO makes case for $85B Norfolk Southern merger amid pushback (opens FOX Business)

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    Union Pacific seeks to acquire Norfolk Southern in an $85 billion deal creating a transcontinental railroad, but some labor unions and farm groups are pushing back.

  2. ABC 27 Harrisburg

    Major union announces opposition to merger between Norfolk Southern, Union Pacific (opens ABC 27 Harrisburg)

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    ABC 27 Harrisburg's feed description

    (WHTM) -- A major labor union has come out against a merger involving the Midstate's dominant freight railroad. Norfolk Southern has a giant railyard in Enola, Cumberland County, and tracks throughout the Midstate. Union Pacific is trying to buy Norfolk Southern.

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