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(23 articles)Dick Davidson, Former Union Pacific CEO, Dies at 84
Union Pacific Railroad announces the passing of Richard "Dick" Davidson, the former chairman and chief executive officer who served as a transformational leader in the railroad industry. Davidson, who
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 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
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
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
Six Dead in Union Pacific Cargo Train at Laredo Border Hub
Six individuals were discovered dead inside a Union Pacific cargo train boxcar at a rail yard in Laredo, Texas on Sunday during a routine inspection. The incident occurred at one of North America's bu
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
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 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
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
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
Rocky Mountain Steel $1B Mill Boosts U.S. Rail Supply
Rocky Mountain Steel's investment in a new long-rail mill in Pueblo, Colorado represents a significant commitment to **domestic steel production** capacity. The $1 billion initiative directly addresse
UP-BNSF Alameda Belt Line Selected for LA-Long Beach Port Rail
Alameda Belt Line, a jointly owned short line operator by Union Pacific and BNSF, has been selected to negotiate for a three-year rail contract to provide switching and dispatching services at the Por
Union Pacific Q1 Earnings Beat: 6% EPS Growth, Merger Advance
Union Pacific delivered strong Q1 2024 results with adjusted net income of $1.7 billion and earnings per share of $2.87, representing 6% year-over-year growth despite a muted economic environment. The
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