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(2 articles)Trade Policy & Tariffs
High ImpactJul 7, 2026UP, NS Submit Merger Data as $85B Railroad Deal Advances
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern have submitted the first tranche of regulatory documentation to the Surface Transportation Board (STB) for their proposed $85 billion merger, advancing a deal that w
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Shipping & Freight
ModerateJun 17, 2026Intermodal Rail Freight Surges Past Carload Growth
U.S. railroads recorded robust mid-year traffic gains, with intermodal containers and trailers growing 10.9% year-over-year compared to just 2.8% growth in traditional carload shipments. This divergen
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