Union Pacific Considering a Norfolk Southern Buyout, Report Says. Here’s What Will Matter. Union Pacific is in talks to merge with Norfolk Southern, The Wall Street Journal reported Thursday, in a deal that would shake up the railroad business in America.

Union Pacific , the largest U.S. railroad operator, could reach an agreement to acquire rival Norfolk Southern as soon as early next week, Bloomberg News reported on Friday, citing people familiar with the matter.

Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern are nearing a $200 billion merger that could reshape U.S. freight transport, raising hopes for efficiency and concerns over competition.