STB Hears Opposition to UP-Norfolk Southern Merger

A coalition of 60 trade groups sent a joint letter to the Surface Transportation Board, highlighting concerns about the proposed merger between Union Pacific Railroad and Norfolk Southern Railway. The letter said increased rail consolidation leads to fewer choices, higher transportation costs, and service disruptions. The groups signing off on the letter include the Minnesota AgriGrowth Council, Minnesota Crop Production Retailers, Minnesota Farmers Union, North Dakota Chamber of Commerce and South Dakota Chamber of Commerce.