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(3 articles)Trade Policy & Tariffs
High ImpactSep 23, 2026STB Official Rejects UP-NS Merger as 'Shallow,' Signals Hard Road Ahead
The Surface Transportation Board's decision to continue reviewing Union Pacific's proposed merger with Norfolk Southern faced unexpected resistance from board member Richard Kloster, a Trump administr
FreightWaves#railroad-merger#stb-review#union-pacific
Trade Policy & Tariffs
High ImpactAug 14, 2026State AGs Block UP-NS Merger Over Inadequate Competition Safeguards
Six state attorneys general have formally opposed the proposed merger between Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern, contending that the railroad's competitive commitments fall short of addressing market
logisticsmgmt.com#railroad-merger#antitrust#union-pacific
Trade Policy & Tariffs
High ImpactJul 30, 2026BNSF Rejects UP/NS Merger Plan; Fourth Application Fails
The proposed merger between Union Pacific (UP) and Norfolk Southern (NS) continues to face significant regulatory and competitive opposition. BNSF CEO Katie Farmer's latest statement indicates that de
The Loadstar#rail-merger#up-ns-merger#stb-regulation