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Regulators ask for more information on UP-NS merger
Mar 19, 2026

Regulators ask for more information on UP-NS merger

WASHINGTON — While Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern prepare to file a revised merger application in late April, federal regulators…

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STB chairman updates status of pending proceedings
Feb 6, 2026

STB chairman updates status of pending proceedings

WASHINGTON — The Surface Transportation Board today released an update on the status of 13 pending proceedings, with Board Chairman…

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Republican House members urge caution by STB in review of UP-NS merger
Feb 5, 2026

Republican House members urge caution by STB in review of UP-NS merger

WASHINGTON — Republican members of Congress today urged the Surface Transportation Board to conduct a thorough review of the proposed…

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STB shuts down as government funding lapses
Feb 2, 2026

STB shuts down as government funding lapses

WASHINGTON — The Surface Transportation Board, U.S. Department of Transportation, and the National Transportation Safety Board are among agencies affected…

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Seven Chicago-area suburbs join forces to address UP-NS merger
Jan 27, 2026

Seven Chicago-area suburbs join forces to address UP-NS merger

BERKELEY, Ill. — Seven suburban communities along Union Pacific’s east-west main line are organizing to pursue representation in the UP-Norfolk…

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Outgoing governor signs New Jersey rail regulation bill (corrected)
Jan 20, 2026

Outgoing governor signs New Jersey rail regulation bill (corrected)

TRENTON, N.J. — Outgoing New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy has signed into law a bill regulating hazardous-material trains in the…

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Regulators reject UP-NS merger application (updated)
Jan 16, 2026

Regulators reject UP-NS merger application (updated)

WASHINGTON — The Surface Transportation Board today issued a setback to Union Pacific’s effort to acquire Norfolk Southern, rejecting the…

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Congressmen from Mississippi, Louisiana voice support for UP-NS merger
Dec 15, 2025

Congressmen from Mississippi, Louisiana voice support for UP-NS merger

WASHINGTON — A trio of Southern Democratic congressmen have come out in favor of the Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern merger. Calling…

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Three state attorneys general voice support for UP-NS merger
Nov 23, 2025

Three state attorneys general voice support for UP-NS merger

WASHINGTON — Attorneys General in three states — including the headquarters states of both railroads — have announced their support…

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CSX voices objection to UP-NS request for expedited merger consideration (corrected)
Nov 20, 2025

CSX voices objection to UP-NS request for expedited merger consideration (corrected)

WASHINGTON — CSX Transportation has objected to the accelerated schedule Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern have proposed for Surface Transportation…

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Coalition of rail, environmental advocacy groups asks STB to ensure public role in UP-NS merger proceedings
Nov 14, 2025

Coalition of rail, environmental advocacy groups asks STB to ensure public role in UP-NS merger proceedings

WASHINGTON — A coalition of rail and environmental groups has submitted comments to the Surface Transportation Board on the proposed…

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Opinion: UP-NS merger will get a rigorous and objective regulatory review
Nov 11, 2025

Opinion: UP-NS merger will get a rigorous and objective regulatory review

Trains Turntable: Commentary from Martin J. Oberman The proposed Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern merger continues to dominate the news as well…

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