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Opposition Seen for UP-Norfolk Southern Proposed Merger

Published September 8, 2026

A group known as the ‘Stop the Rail Merger Coalition’ is urging the White House to oppose the proposed merger between Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern. Farm groups in the coalition include the American Farm Bureau Federation, the Agricultural Retailers…

STB Review Resumes for UP-Norfolk Southern Merger

Published August 20, 2026

The Surface Transportation Board has reopened its review of the proposed merger between the Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern railroads. The review process was suspended earlier this year when the STB asked for additional information from both railroad companies. The…

Union Pacific Receives STB Warning

Published July 23, 2026

The Surface Transportation Board has issued a stern warning to Union Pacific leadership. UP CEO Jim Vena reportedly said rail rates would be increased for customers who did not publicly support the merger with the Norfolk Southern Railway. However, UP…

Rail Merger Would Leave Farmers Vulnerable

Published March 12, 2026

In a report from American Farm Bureau Market Intel, the proposed Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern railroad merger would leave farmers exposed to pricing and service decisions they can’t control. The report said agricultural shipping is especially vulnerable to consolidation in the…

Changes Sought in Railroad Merger Proposal

Published January 22, 2026

The Norfolk Southern and Union Pacific railroads have until February 17 to announce if they will move forward with another merger proposal. If so, the revised application to the Surface Transportation Board must be submitted by late June. The STB…

Railroad Merger Faces Criticism From Fertilizer Industry

Published December 24, 2025

The Fertilizer Institute is raising red flags over the proposed merger between Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern, saying fertilizer shippers already face limited rail options, higher costs, and ongoing service problems. In its response to the Surface Transportation Board, the…

UP-Norfolk Southern Merger Goes to STB

Published December 22, 2025

The proposed Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern rail merger has been officially filed with the Surface Transportation Board. The $85 billion deal is considered the largest railroad merger in history. The Rail Customer Coalition immediately responded, warning it would dramatically impact competition.…

Nation’s First Seamless East–West Rail Network Moves Closer to Reality

Published November 20, 2025

Shareholders have overwhelmingly approved a merger between Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern Railway. Soy Transportation Coalition Executive Director Mike Steenhoek says this union would create the first coast-to-coast, seamless railway in the country. "It's essentially being able to create this…

Shareholders OK UP-NS Rail Merger

Published November 17, 2025

Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern shareholders have approved their merger. The new rail entity will control 40-to-45 percent of the U.S. freight rail traffic. A Surface Transportation Board decision on the merger is expected to be made in 2027.

Input Provided on Norfolk Southern-Union Pacifc Merger

Published September 17, 2025

Trade groups representing agriculture, manufacturing and energy have sent a joint letter to the Surface Transportation Board, voicing ‘serious concerns’ about the proposed merger between Norfolk Southern and Union Pacific railroads. The Agricultural Retailers Association said it is opposed to…

Articles tagged under: Union Pacific Railway

Opposition Seen for UP-Norfolk Southern Proposed Merger

STB Review Resumes for UP-Norfolk Southern Merger

Union Pacific Receives STB Warning

Rail Merger Would Leave Farmers Vulnerable

Changes Sought in Railroad Merger Proposal

Railroad Merger Faces Criticism From Fertilizer Industry

UP-Norfolk Southern Merger Goes to STB

Nation’s First Seamless East–West Rail Network Moves Closer to Reality

Shareholders OK UP-NS Rail Merger

Input Provided on Norfolk Southern-Union Pacifc Merger

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