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Union Pacific Corp. could reach an agreement to acquire Norfolk Southern Corp. and create a transcontinental rail behemoth as soon as early next week, people familiar with the matter said.

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,