A pillar of our infrastructure, the historic railroad industry remains the most eco-friendly way to transport chemicals, metal, coal, grain, and many other goods across America. 

Let's take a closer look at two major players in the railway industry and determine which railroad stock makes a better buy in today's market.

Union Pacific (NYSE: UNP) transports coal, agricultural goods, and freight across 23 states in the Western U.S. After posting an all-time high of nearly $280 a share last March, Union Pacific stock dropped more than 23% and is now trading at around $214.

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