Today, shipments moving between eastern and western markets are often handed off between railroads, adding time and complexity. A transcontinental railroad will remove thousands of those handoffs and create a more direct path from origin to destination. The Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern combination is expected to remove an estimated 2,550 daily rail car and container handlings and eliminate about 65,000 car miles each day – helping reduce transit times by one to two days on many routes. For customers, that means faster, more predictable service. For the broader transportation network, it means a stronger rail option that can move more freight off highways. The transcontinental railroad is projected to take approximately 2.1 million truckloads off the road each year. Bottom line: faster freight, less highway congestion, lower emissions and a more efficient way to move goods across the country. Learn more at AmericasGreatConnection.com

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