American railroading began in the Capital District. On December 28, 1825, Schenectady County native (Duanesburg) George Featherstonhaugh (pronounced fen-shaw) ran a newspaper notice announcing the ...

The rapid expansion of America's railroad system in the 1800s and early 1900s was driven largely by a small group of powerful businessmen. Here we profile 12 of the most influential railroad magnates ...

Between 1863 and 1869, the first transcontinental line, known as the Pacific Railroad, was built in the United States. The line ran from Omaha, Nebraska, to Sacramento, California, and carried ...

Union Pacific has signed an agreement to buy Norfolk Southern and become America’s first transcontinental railroad, according to a post on the railroad’s website Tuesday by U.P. CEO Jim Vena. Vena’s ...

Two of the largest US railroads, Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern, announced on Tuesday a plan to combine in a $72 billion deal that would create America’s first transcontinental freight railroad.

Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern to create America’s First Transcontinental Railroad. Under the terms of the agreement, Union Pacific will acquire Norfolk Southern in a stock and cash transaction, ...