Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern are confirming they're in merger talks that would create North America’s largest railroad, stretching service from East to West Coasts.

Norfolk Southern (NSC) has experienced a noticeable price increase of 25% over the last quarter. This robust upward movement is largely linked to the ongoing merger discussions with Union Pacific Corporation,

The combination of two large rail companies would create the first coast-to-coast network, but the deal could reduce competition.