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(5 articles)STB Rejects Shipper Motion to Dismiss UP-NS Merger Case
The Surface Transportation Board (STB) has rejected a motion by shipper associations to dismiss the Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern merger case, allowing the regulatory review process to continue despi
Three Major Railroads Challenge UP-NS Merger with Trackage Rights Claims
The proposed $85 billion merger between Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern faces significant competitive opposition from three major Class I railroads, BNSF, CPKC, and CSX, who have filed regulatory r
Shippers Oppose UP-NS Merger Before STB: What's at Stake
Shipper advocacy groups have formally urged the Surface Transportation Board (STB) to reject a proposed merger between Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern, two of North America's largest Class I railro
BNSF challenges UP-CN deal as merger strategy flaw
Union Pacific's strategic agreement with Canadian National to gain North American network access in exchange for CN's merger support is facing scrutiny from competitor BNSF, which argues the deal actu
UP-NS $85B Rail Merger Faces STB Decision by Late July
The proposed $85 billion merger between Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern reaches a pivotal regulatory moment on July 27, when both carriers must submit critical filings to the Surface Transportation