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May 28, STB Accepts Revised Union Pacific-Norfolk Merger Application

In a significant development for the U.S. freight rail industry, the Surface Transportation Board (STB) today accepted for consideration the revised major merger application filed...

STB Accepts Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern Merger Application

The U.S. Surface Transportation Board (STB) has formally accepted Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern’s merger application for review, marking the next stage in a proposed deal that...

Union Pacific, Norfolk Southern submit more merger data

Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern submitted initial responses to the Surface Transportation Board's request for additional data regarding their proposed transcontinental rail merg...

Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern Submit Additional Merger Information

Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern have submitted the first round of supplemental information requested by the Surface Transportation Board (STB) in support of their proposed merge...

Feds pause Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern rail merger

OMAHA — The federal government on Thursday paused a proposed merger of two railroad behemoths, Nebraska staple Union Pacific and Georgia-based Norfolk Southern. The U.S. Surface Tr...

NS-UP merger could give Charleston needed rail boost: analyst

The proposed merger of Union Pacific Railroad and Norfolk Southern Railway would create single-line rail network that could shift discretionary cargo to Charleston and other underu...

EXCLUSIVE: Union Pacific, Norfolk Southern CEOs talk about the rail merger that could reshape the U.S. economy  

As the Big Boy steam locomotive thundered into Philadelphia for the USA 250 celebration, the CEOs of Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern talked about the proposed merger that could...

The Case For (and Against) UP's Proposed Rail Mega-Merger

Dubbed the "Great Connection" by UP and Norfolk, the transcontinental railroad that would be formed as a result of the merger would be the first of its kind in the U.S.

STB accepts UP-NS merger application for consideration, requires supplemental information

PRESS RELEASE  28 May 2026 STB Accepts UP-NS Merger Application for Consideration; Requires Supplemental Information and Holds Proceedings in Abeyance The Surface Transportation Bo...

STB Pauses Review of Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern Deal

Shares of Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern slumped the most in more than a year after the STB paused its review of their planned $72 billion merger.

Norfolk Southern CEO says railroad must focus on today and tomorrow

Norfolk Southern’s CEO says the railroad is prioritizing both improving current service and pursuing a merger with Union Pacific. The post Norfolk Southern CEO says railroad must f...

Opposition Grows Around Proposed Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern Deal

Six state attorneys general are urging regulators to reject the proposed UP-Norfolk Southern merger, adding pressure to a deal already facing criticism from competitors.

No hard feelings: UP-NS will see fact-based review

The Surface Transportation Board granted conditional acceptance of the revised UP-NS merger application. What does that mean for the proposed transcontinental rail merger? The post...

Merger Voices

ATLANTA –– A Fresh Perspective ~ Railway Track and Structures "From the Dome," July 2026 The post Merger Voices appeared first on Railway Track and Structures.

STB Accepts Revised UP-NS Filing, Delays Next Phase of Review

Federal regulators accepted the Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern merger application but paused the review process while seeking more information.

UP CEO says no thanks to potential government investment in $85B merger

Union Pacific CEO Jim Vena stated the company can afford its $85 billion Norfolk Southern merger without federal investment. The post UP CEO says no thanks to potential government...

How Norfolk Southern (NSC) Is Navigating Regulatory Review to Advance Its Transformational Rail Merger Strategy

Benefits of UP-NS merger erode on approval delay: analyst

Rather than single objections against the proposed transcontinental railroad, time is the real threat to this deal, writes analyst Paul Tonsager.

Mr Market aligns as $85bn rail question barrels toward end-July deadline

In a nutshell: The proposed Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern merger faces its most important regulatory checkpoint yet on July 27. The political, legal, and competitive crosscurrents...

UP CEO Vena blasts rivals: mega-merger ‘is enhancement of competition’

Another event organised by a prominent sell-side house, another opportunity for Union Pacific CEO Jim Vena to make very clear how, in his personal view, the Union Pacific-Norfolk (...

Rate, service issues flagged by ag retailers in Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern rail merger

Retailers of agricultural products say they’ll be whipsawed by higher freight rates and poorer service if a proposed transcontinental railroad merger is approved. The post Rate, se...

US state legal chiefs in late bid to steer UP-NS rail merger into the buffers

Six of the nine Republican attorneys general that objected to the looming Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern tie-up remain unconvinced, claiming the railroads’ resubmitted merger filin...

'Big issue': Here's what a potential railway merger could mean for Portland traffic, businesses

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) -- A proposed merger between two railroad giants could increase traffic through Portland's central eastside.      The proposed deal is between Uni...

STB accepts UP/NS paperwork, buts holds on merger decision

The agency said there needs to be additional information submitted concerning the environmental impact of the merger.