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(6 articles)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
State AGs Challenge UP-NS Merger as Incomplete Filing
Six state attorneys general have formally urged the Surface Transportation Board (STB) to reject the proposed merger between Union Pacific (UP) and Norfolk Southern (NS) on grounds that the applicatio
UP-NS Merger Faces Industry Pushback From Competing Railroads
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern's refiled merger application faces mounting industry opposition, with competing railroads arguing the proposal inadequately addresses competitive and capacity concer
UP, NS Sweeten Merger Case With Freight Shift Projections
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern have refined their merger proposal with updated freight shift projections, a strategic move aimed at addressing regulatory scrutiny from the Surface Transportation B
UP threatens to exit NS merger over STB trackage-rights demands
Union Pacific has filed revised merger conditions with the Surface Transportation Board, signaling a hardline stance on regulatory concessions. The company will walk away from its $85 billion acquisit
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