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(11 articles)UP-NS Merger: New Customer Protections as STB Review Advances
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern have submitted supplemental filings to the Surface Transportation Board containing four new customer protection commitments designed to address regulatory concerns a
CN Backs UP-NS Merger for Expanded Network Access Rights
Canadian National Railway (CN) has announced support for the proposed merger between Union Pacific (UP) and Norfolk Southern (NS), conditional upon gaining expanded network access rights. This strateg
UP-NS Rail Merger: CEOs Discuss Regulatory Path & Economic Impact
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern's proposed merger represents one of the most significant consolidation moves in U.S. rail freight, with potential to reshape how goods flow across the country. The C
Federal & State Support Accelerates Autonomous Truck Deployment
The National Association of Manufacturers reports renewed federal and state government support for autonomous truck deployment, marking a significant policy milestone for the freight industry. This re
Samskip Completes Regulatory Approvals for UK-Ireland Service Transfer
Samskip has successfully secured all necessary regulatory approvals to transfer its Rotterdam-based services to the United Kingdom and Ireland to CLdN (Containerships Line), marking a significant cons
US Approves First Floating LNG Export Terminal Off Louisiana
For the first time in U.S. history, federal regulators have approved construction of a floating liquefied natural gas (LNG) production platform in American waters. Delfin Midstream's $5-billion projec
UP Rejects Federal Stake in $85B Norfolk Southern Merger
Union Pacific's CEO Jim Vena has publicly rejected the possibility of federal government investment in the proposed $85 billion merger with Norfolk Southern, asserting that the company possesses suffi
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 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 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 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