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Union Pacific (NYSE:UNP), the largest U.S. railroad operator, is reportedly close to finalizing an agreement to acquire Norfolk Southern (NYSE:NSC), according to Bloomberg. The deal, expected as early as next week,

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.