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Forging America's First Transcontinental Railroad

Union Pacific's acquisition of Norfolk Southern creates the first transcontinental US railroad, a landmark deal set to reshape the nation's supply chain. This could create opportunities for other logistics and transportation companies that stand to benefit from enhanced network efficiency.

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Han Tan | Market Analyst

Updated today | Published at Jul 31

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UNP

Union Pacific Corporation

UNP

Current price

$221.97

Union Pacific is at the heart of this landmark merger, acquiring Norfolk Southern to create America's first transcontinental railroad network.

UPS

United Parcel Service, Inc.

UPS

Current price

$86.16

The global logistics giant is positioned to benefit from improved rail network efficiency and enhanced intermodal transport opportunities.

CSX

CSX Corp.

CSX

Current price

$35.54

This major railroad operator stands to gain from the industry consolidation and potential for improved competitive positioning.

About This Group of Stocks

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Our Expert Thinking

This historic $85 billion merger between Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern creates America's first single-company transcontinental railroad. We believe this landmark consolidation will fundamentally reshape the U.S. supply chain, creating ripple effects throughout the logistics industry that savvy investors can capitalise on.

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What You Need to Know

This group focuses on companies positioned to benefit from enhanced rail network efficiency. The combined 50,000+ route miles of integrated infrastructure should lower shipping costs and improve service reliability, creating opportunities for intermodal transport, freight brokerage, and delivery companies that can integrate with this new system.

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Why These Stocks

These companies were handpicked by professional analysts as businesses most likely to capitalise on the new transcontinental network. From the primary railroad at the deal's centre to specialised logistics firms, each represents a strategic play on this once-in-a-generation infrastructure transformation.

12 Month Growth Potential

Use the growth calculator to see how much investing in these assets could return over one year.

If you invested across these assets:

in 12 months it could be worth:

$1,000.00

+36.39%

Group Performance Snapshot

36.39%

Average 12 Month Profit

On average, analysts expect assets in this group to grow 36.39% over the next year.

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Stocks Rated Buy by Analysts

12 of 15 assets in this group are rated Buy by professional analysts.

Source: Analyst sentiment is provided by Refinitiv Ltd, a global leader in financial market data with over 40k business clients. Refinitiv Ltd is an independent third party to Nemo. This is not advice.

Why You'll Want to Watch These Stocks

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Historic Infrastructure Moment

This is the first transcontinental railroad merger in U.S. history, creating a once-in-a-generation opportunity to invest in companies positioned to benefit from this landmark infrastructure transformation.

Supply Chain Revolution

The $85 billion deal promises to streamline America's logistics backbone, potentially lowering shipping costs and creating new growth opportunities for smart logistics companies that can integrate with this enhanced network.

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Expert-Selected Winners

These aren't random logistics stocks - they're carefully chosen companies that professional analysts believe are best positioned to capitalise on the efficiency gains from America's new coast-to-coast rail network.

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