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  • STB tabs former BNSF exec as economics director, adds senior adviser
  • Union Pacific, Norfolk Southern defend rail merger application as STB review advances
  • Regulators turn down requests for summary denial of UP-NS merger

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freightwaves.com /4 weeks ago

STB tabs former BNSF exec as economics director, adds senior adviser

The Surface Transportation Board strengthened its bench, adding two longtime railroad executives to its ranks.  The post STB tabs former BNSF exec as economics director, adds senio...

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freightwaves.com /1 month ago

Union Pacific, Norfolk Southern defend rail merger application as STB review advances

Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern insist their merger application meets regulatory thresholds and urge the STB to proceed with the review. The post Union Pacific, Norfolk Southern...

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freightwaves.com /1 month ago

Regulators turn down requests for summary denial of UP-NS merger

The Surface Transportation Board rejected opponents’ attempts to quickly halt the proposed Union Pacific–Norfolk Southern merger. The post Regulators turn down requests for summary...

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theloadstar.com /1 month ago

STB gives thousands more stakeholders a seat at UP-NS merger table

Useful recap: the regulator has pushed back its participation deadline to September 30, just as seven state attorneys general filed to block the benchmark deal.  An estimated 12,00...

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freightwaves.com /1 month ago

STB Board Member Calls Major Railroad Merger Plan “Shallow”

North American rail traffic saw a bounce back in Week 37, with carload and intermodal volumes showing positive year-over-year growth. However, the week closed with significant news...

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supplychainbrain.com /1 month ago

STB Rejects Petitions to Deny UP/Norfolk Merger Proposal

The STB ruled that while the motions "raise important questions and issues," it will still allow a formal review to proceed so that it can consider additional evidence and argument...

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theloadstar.com /3 weeks ago

UP-NS to be won or lost on the numbers…

Recap: the Surface Transportation Board (STB) has made permanent the head of the office that tests merger economics, eight weeks before opening comments on Union Pacific’s bid for...

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freightwaves.com /1 month ago

STB extends deadline for participation in UP-NS merger review

Would-be participants have until the end of September to make a formal filing in the Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern merger review. The post STB extends deadline for participation i...

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supplychain247.com /1 month ago

UP-Norfolk Southern Merger Survives Push for Early Rejection

The STB rejected requests to end its review of the Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern merger but said it has not ruled on the deal’s merits.

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martechseries.com /2 weeks ago

Surface Transportation Board delivers improved data access with Huwise

New STB Open Data Portal makes the agency’s datasets more transparent, accessible, and easy to use Huwise, the leading provider of data product marketplace solutions, today announc...

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american-rails.com /1 month ago

Sep 14, Railroads Of Today: Class I Map, PSR & the 2026 Industry

U.S. freight rail in 2026—six Class I railroads on a nearly 140,000-mile network. PSR as everyday practice, how the STB works, traffic mix, short lines and regionals.

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freightwaves.com /1 month ago

102 Dems to STB: Put labor first in UP-NS rail merger review

More than 100 House Democrats urged the Surface Transportation Board to prioritize rail jobs in its review of the proposed Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern merger. The post 102 Dems...

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american-rails.com /1 month ago

Sep 10, Staggers Rail Act of 1980: Statute, Contract Rates & the ICC

Staggers Rail Act, Pub. L. 96-448, signed October 14, 1980. Harley Staggers, S.1946, contract rates, 180% variable-cost test, abandonments, short lines.

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joc.com /1 month ago

STB member not yet convinced UP-NS rail merger is good idea

But Richard Kloster, the regulator's newest member, said he can still be convinced to vote for the $85 billion deal as the exhaustive review process unfolds.

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supplychaindive.com /1 month ago

UP, NS merger: STB denies shippers’ calls for dismissal

Trade associations representing chemical and fertilizer shippers, among others, say the merger could negatively impact competition.

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prweb.com /1 day ago

SBTC Challenges USDOT's 2027 Unified Carrier Registration (UCR) Fee Rule in Court of Appeals

The Small Business in Transportation Coalition ("SBTC") 501(c)(6) national trucking trade association, operating through Truckers.com, SmallTransportation.org & TruckerVote.com...

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american-rails.com /1 month ago

Sep 8, United States Railroad Administration (USRA)

USRA federal control Dec. 28, 1917–March 1, 1920. McAdoo and Hines, Federal Control Act, compensation, standard steam locomotives (~1,850 originals) and 100,000 freight cars. Types...

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theloadstar.com /1 month ago

Union Pacific & Norfolk Southern combo ‘gains additional momentum’

PRESS RELEASE  Union Pacific Railroad and Norfolk Southern Combination Gains Additional Momentum Sep 22, 2026 10:52 AM Eastern Daylight Time Surface Transportation Board Unanimousl...

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freightwaves.com /1 month ago

Union Pacific blasts rival railroads’ trackage rights requests

Union Pacific CEO Jim Vena is critical of rival railroads’ plans to request trackage rights over a combined UP-Norfolk Southern system. “The idea to give up tracks of your railroad...

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planetizen.com /1 month ago

Amtrak announces new ‘System Expansion Committee’

Amtrak announces new ‘System Expansion Committee’ Zachary Whalen Thu, 09/03/2026 - 06:00 Primary Image Primary Image Caption...

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freightwaves.com /1 month ago

BNSF, CPKC, and CSX to request broad access to a combined UP-NS network

BNSF, CPKC and CSX want broad operating rights over a merged UP-NS network. The post BNSF, CPKC, and CSX to request broad access to a combined UP-NS network appeared first on Freig...

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miningweekly.com /1 month ago

New version of rail network statement officially Gazetted

An updated version of the network statement that will govern access to the South Africa’s railways system for the two financial years of 2026/27 and 2027/28 has been Gazetted by th...

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freightwaves.com /1 month ago

DOT unveils plan to turn highways, rail lines into multi‑use utility arteries

Amid explosive development of data centers, a new plan by the Department of Transportation would leverage existing rail and road infrastructure to route power, water and other util...

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freightwaves.com /2 weeks ago

STG Logistics announces new CEO, board members

STG Logistics announced a new leadership team on Monday, following the successful completion of its Chapter 11 restructuring. The post STG Logistics announces new CEO, board member...

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