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(7 articles)Norfolk Southern COO Resigns Amid Merger Integration Disputes
Norfolk Southern's Chief Operating Officer John Orr resigned effective May 31, 2024, citing proposed changes that would reduce his responsibilities—a development disclosed through an SEC 8-K filing th
Congress Demands Rigorous Review of $72B Rail Merger
The House Appropriations Committee has signaled strong congressional oversight of the proposed $72 billion Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern merger, endorsing the Surface Transportation Board's applicati
UP-NS Merger Faces Extended STB Review; Fall 2027 Close Expected
The Surface Transportation Board has conditionally accepted the Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern merger application but signaled it will conduct a rigorous, discovery-led review rather than a routine re
UP-NS Merger Resubmission Deemed 'Complete' by Railroads
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern have filed a comprehensive response to the Surface Transportation Board defending their revised merger application against rejection, claiming it now addresses all t
Norfolk Southern navigates evolving rail freight dynamics
Norfolk Southern, one of North America's largest rail freight operators, continues to navigate a complex and evolving operating environment shaped by shifting market demand, competitive pressures, and
Rail Industry Leaders Gather to Chart Decade-Long Strategy
FreightWaves and TrainsPRO are hosting the Future of Rail Symposium on July 28, 2026, in Chattanooga, Tennessee—a strategic convening of Class I railroads, regulators, and logistics stakeholders to ad
Stop the Rail Merger Coalition Launches Opposition Campaign
The railroad industry faces a pivotal regulatory moment as opposition to the proposed Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern merger crystallized with the launch of the Stop the Rail Merger Coalition. Led by c