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Union Pacific (NYSE:UNP) executives said the company is moving into the merits phase of federal review for its proposed merger with Norfolk Southern, expressing confidence that the transaction will satisfy Surface Transportation Board requirements and create customer, safety and financial benefits.
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern insist their merger application meets regulatory thresholds and urge the STB to proceed with the review. The post Union Pacific, Norfolk Southern defend rail merger application as STB review advances appeared first on FreightWaves.
Newly released government documents raise questions about what the public was told about health risks after 2023 Norfolk Southern derailment of a train carrying chemicals.
A proposed freight rail merger could help birth a dramatic expansion of passenger rail service in the sprawling Atlanta metropolis, and benefit trucking, too. The post Rail mega-merger revives proposal for new, expanded Atlanta passenger services — and there’s a trucking angle appeared first on FreightWaves.
The Surface Transportation Board said supplemental information from the railroads was sufficient to restart its review, with a final decision not expected until after May 2027.
The Surface Transportation Board resumed its review of the Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern merger after lifting a prior delay. The post Regulators set schedule for review of UP-NS merger appeared first on FreightWaves.
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern turn to former federal anti-trust officials to refute claims by red state Attorneys General opposing their transcontinental rail merger. The post Battle of the briefs: UP-NS fires back at AGs anti-merger letter appeared first on FreightWaves.
Seven GOP Attorneys General are again urging federal regulators to reject the Union Pacific–Norfolk Southern rail merger. The post Mega rail deal under fire: 7 State AGs warn UP-NS merger could drive up shipping costs appeared first on FreightWaves.
Sell-side analysts have parked on Hold while some of the sharpest event-driven hedge funds in the business are quietly building complex positions around Norfolk Southern's pending merger. The two camps are not fighting over fundamentals. They are betting on very different things entirely.
BNSF Railway filed a motion asking regulators to deny the proposed $71.5 billion merger of Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern, saying the two parties did not prove that the merger is in the public interest. “It is anti-competitive, unnecessary to secure any achievable benefits, and will hurt farmers, industrial shippers, rail workers, and consumers,” said BNSF, a unit of Berkshire Hathaway, in a filing to the Surface Transportation Board, the economic regulator overseeing the railroads. “The Board should deny the merger now,” BNSF said.
The merger filing of Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern still lacks information for proper federal review, say shippers’ trade groups. The post Rail merger a failure on first sight, shippers protest appeared first on FreightWaves.
📣 "That does not resonate with the customer when you tell them they have fewer options...they have the memories and the trauma of the prior consolidations in this industry. And some of the worst trauma, I'm sorry, [Union Pacific], you caused it.
SummaryView Transcript Railroads are seeing a significant upturn in Q2 earnings, with most Class 1 carriers raising their guidance. But the big story is the revelation of strategic deals between Union Pacific and Canadian National, directly tied to the CPKC merger. Discover how these competitive shifts will redefine domestic and cross-border rail operations, bypassing congested […] The post Unpacking Rail Earnings: How Volume Growth Fuels Merger Talks appeared first on FreightWaves.
SummaryView Transcript Rail traffic is UP, but the biggest story in North American rail is the proposed CPKC-KCS merger. We unpack the latest AAR data and hear why Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern CEOs believe this merger will be *better* for consumers, improving service, lowering costs, and bringing trucks off highways. But competitors aren’t convinced. […] The post Rail Merger: UP CEO Says it’s BETTER for Consumers | FreightWaves Today appeared first on FreightWaves.
The CEO of BNSF says Union Pacific’s latest regulatory filing does nothing to change the anti-competitive aspects of the $85 billion rail merger. The post BNSF CEO assails new rail merger filing, says transcon will raise rates, prices appeared first on FreightWaves.
The CEOs of Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern are confident that their merger application addressing competition concerns provides a compelling case for regulatory approval. The post CEOs of UP, NS, say latest additions to rail merger application further enhance competitive aspects appeared first on FreightWaves.
The new commitments include expanded gateway pricing and temporary access to competing rail service if performance slips after the merger.
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern have added new customer assurances to their merger application filing. The post Union Pacific, Norfolk Southern add new customer protections as STB merger review advances appeared first on FreightWaves.
The companies added commitments, including expanded gateway pricing, to ensure the combined railroad will provide faster, more reliable service as promised.
On July 23, both Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE:UNP) and Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE:NSC) delivered their Q2 results, giving investors better insight into which railroad stock is the better play. While both companies reported strong results, NSC’s investment case is now tied to the possible acquisition. Investors must weigh UNP’s standalone growth potential against NSC’s risks […]
The deal would provide Canadian National with access to shipper sites that would face reduced Class I railroad offerings, pending STB approval.
A deal by Union Pacific to win over a key competitor for its merger with Norfolk Southern actually undermines its proposal, says BNSF The post BNSF: New UP-CN deal ‘undermines’ case for merger appeared first on FreightWaves.
Union Pacific (NYSE:UNP) reported record second-quarter 2026 financial results, with executives citing volume growth, pricing gains and improved operating performance, while also raising the railroad’s full-year earnings outlook. Chief Executive Officer Jim Vena said the company delivered “record f
Record quarterly revenue and volume growth offset by fuel headwinds.
Norfolk Southern (NYSE:NSC) reported a stronger-than-expected second quarter, with executives pointing to a sharp rebound in freight volumes, higher energy-related demand and improving intermodal trends, while also acknowledging service pressures caused by the rapid increase in traffic. President a
Norfolk Southern Corp (NSC) reports a robust quarter with 7% net income growth, driven by increased volumes and strategic market positioning, despite facing cost pressures from rising fuel prices.
Norfolk Southern posted Q2 earnings that saw operating income rise 5% on revenue that was 11% higher. The post Norfolk Southern’s earnings rise with volume gains appeared first on FreightWaves.
Shares of freight railroads Union Pacific, CSX and Norfolk Southern jumped after they reported higher revenue, as more shippers moved their cargo from truck to rail. “I’m very bullish from where we sit on demand,” said Union Pacific Executive Vice President Kenny Rogers in an earnings call. Union Pacific reported a 12% increase in second-quarter operating revenue compared to the same period a year ago, CSX reported a 10% increase and Norfolk Southern, an 11% increase.
Union Pacific struck a deal with Canadian National to secure that rival's support for its proposed $85 billion acquisition of Norfolk Southern railroad. The deal to create the nation's first transcontinental railroad has been divisive within the industry because it would concentrate so much market power in the hands of one company that would control more than 40% of all rail traffic and reduce the number of major freight railroads in the United States down to five. BNSF, CPKC and CSX railroads all strongly oppose the merger, but now Canadian National said it will support it after winning concessions from Union Pacific.
The railroad's revenue rose 11% year-over-year to $3.5 billion, topping Wall Street expectations for the second quarter
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