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(24 articles)Norfolk Southern Names Brian Barr as COO Amid UP Merger Scrutiny
Norfolk Southern has appointed Brian Barr as Chief Operating Officer, replacing John Orr who transitions to advisory status. Barr brings nearly three decades of rail industry experience across Norfolk
UP-NS Rail Merger Clears Critical Hurdle as STB Requests More Data
The Surface Transportation Board's conditional acceptance of the Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern merger application represents a pivotal moment for North American rail infrastructure. Rather than issui
UP-NS Mega-Merger Advances: STB Clears Path With Conditions
The Surface Transportation Board's unanimous decision to advance Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern's proposed mega-merger represents a critical procedural milestone for one of rail's most consequenti
UP-NS Revised Merger Application Advances at STB
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern have resubmitted revised merger application materials to the Surface Transportation Board (STB), advancing a major consolidation effort in North American rail freigh
STB Accepts UP-NS Rail Merger Application; Supplemental Info Required
The Surface Transportation Board has formally accepted the revised merger application from Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern, marking a critical milestone in one of North America's most significant p
STB Conditionally Approves UP-NS Merger, Requests Environmental Data
The Surface Transportation Board has taken a significant step forward in evaluating the proposed Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern merger by conditionally accepting the revised application submitted in A
States Block UP-NS Rail Merger Bid, Citing Supply Chain Risks
Six Republican state attorneys general are mounting a last-minute legal challenge to the proposed Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern railroad merger, arguing that the carriers' resubmitted regulatory fili
UP Defends Merger Filing as STB Decision Looms
Union Pacific fired back at allegations from six state attorneys general that the railroad failed to provide adequate documentation in its revised merger application with Norfolk Southern to the Surfa
Six State AGs Challenge UP-NS Merger as Incomplete
Six state attorneys general have formally urged the Surface Transportation Board (STB) to reject the Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern merger application, alleging critical gaps and insufficient anal
Six State AGs Challenge UP-NS Merger Over Competition Risks
Six state attorneys general have formally urged the Surface Transportation Board to reject Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern's revised merger application, raising critical concerns about competitive
Rail Merger Expected to Boost Springfield Supply Chain Access
A proposed rail merger is projected to deliver significant benefits to the Springfield region's supply chain ecosystem. The consolidation would enhance rail connectivity, potentially improving freight
UP Confident Revised Rail Merger Clears STB Hurdles
Union Pacific's revised merger application with Norfolk Southern has addressed key regulatory concerns that led to the Surface Transportation Board's initial rejection, according to CEO Jim Vena. The
UP-NS Rail Merger Faces Unified Opposition Despite Filing
The amended filing by Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern for a proposed rail merger has concluded its public comment period with overwhelmingly negative feedback. Four Class I railroad competitors, a
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
Industry Groups Oppose Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern Merger
Industry groups have formally signaled opposition to a potential merger between two of North America's largest freight rail carriers, Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern. This consolidation would resha
UP, NS Refile Rail Merger with STB—What's Changed
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern have resubmitted their merger application to the Surface Transportation Board (STB), incorporating additional competitive data from multiple Class I railroads that w
UP, NS Refile Rail Merger Application Targeting Regulatory Approval
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern have refiled their rail-merger application, signaling renewed pursuit of regulatory approval after previous regulatory scrutiny. This represents a critical juncture
UP-NS Mega-Merger Faces Intense Opposition as STB Reviews Bid
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern have resubmitted their merger application, promising significant synergies and operational improvements, but face unprecedented opposition from competitors, shippers
UP-NS Merger Could Save Shippers $3.5B Annually
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern have submitted an amended merger application to the Surface Transportation Board (STB) seeking permission to combine operations into America's first transcontinental
Rail Merger Coalition Launches to Block Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern Deal
A newly formed 'Stop the Rail Merger Coalition' has launched a coordinated opposition campaign against the proposed merger of Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern, two of America's largest freight railr
UP-NS Rail Merger Resubmitted: STB Weighs Transcontinental Service
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern have filed an amended merger application with the Surface Transportation Board, addressing regulatory concerns raised in the initial January rejection. The revised f
UP-NS Merger Would Control 50% of US Rail Freight, BNSF CEO Warns
BNSF Railway CEO Katie Farmer has publicly opposed the proposed merger between Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern, cautioning that the combined entity would control approximately 50% of all U.S. rail
Shippers Push STB to Disclose UP-NS Merger Exit Conditions
Four major shipper associations representing the chemical, petrochemical, fertilizer, and fuel industries have formally requested that the Surface Transportation Board make public a critical section o
NS-UP Rail Merger Could Transform US Freight Network
Norfolk Southern CEO Mark George has positioned a proposed transcontinental railroad merger with Union Pacific as the industry's primary solution to two decades of stagnant growth and market share ero