‘There’s Nothing Freaking Moving’: Vena Uses Chicago Bottleneck to Sell UP–NS Merger

‘There’s nothing freaking moving’: Vena uses Chicago bottleneck to sell UP–NS merger

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9 state attorneys general oppose Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern merger

Attorneys general from nine states, including Ohio, submitted a letter to the Surface Transportation Board on Friday questioning whether Union Pacific should be allowed to acquire Norfolk Southern. The attorneys general for Tennessee, Kansas, Florida, Mississippi, Iowa, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota and Ohio expressed concern about whether the acquisition is "consistent with the public interest."

UP, NS shareholders approve merger; STB application up next

Shareholders of Norfolk Southern Corp. and Union Pacific voted Friday to approve the agreement that allows UP to buy and absorb NS in a deal valued at $85 billion.

Boilermakers union supports Union Pacific/Norfolk Southern merger

Kansas City, Mo. (Nov. 18, 2025) — International President Timothy Simmons has issued the following statement on behalf of the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers, Iron Ship Builders, Blacksmiths, Forgers & Helpers in support of the proposed merger between Union Pacific Railroad Company and Norfolk Southern Railway Company: The International Brotherhood of Boilermakers is proud to support the proposed merger between Union Pacific Railroad …

Letter to the Surface Transportation Board Regarding the Proposed Rail Merger

State Lawmakers Warn STB Rail Merger Could Raise Costs and Reduce Competition WASHINGTON DC – A coalition of state legislative leaders from across the country is urging federal regulators to…