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The Surface Transportation Board (STB) resumed its review of Union Pacific's (UNP) $85B merger with Norfolk Southern (NSC), setting a timeline through May 2027. The STB requested additional data and denied an expedited proceeding. BNSF (BRK.B) and others oppose the deal, citing competition concerns. UNP reported $90M in excess fuel surcharges Q2, per a filing.

The Surface Transportation Board (STB) set a timeline for the Union Pacific (UNP) and Norfolk Southern (NSC) merger, pushing a final decision to May 2027. The STB acknowledged full applications, lifted a pause, and amended the timeline. Competing companies and industry groups requested extended review periods. Shareholders approved the merger in November, but attorneys general raised concerns, including national security risks. The STB noted the merger's unprecedented nature warrants thorough ex

The U.S. Surface Transportation Board (STB) set a timeline for reviewing Union Pacific's (UP) acquisition of Norfolk Southern (NS), with a final decision expected by late 2027. Interested parties must state their intent by September 4, with comments, rebuttals, and a public hearing to follow. The merger, if approved, would create a 50,000-mile railroad network. The STB rejected UP's initial application in 2025 as incomplete.

The Surface Transportation Board resumed reviewing Union Pacific's bid for Norfolk Southern, allowing the companies to proceed with plans for a coast-to-coast freight network. The regulator will now assess the merger's merits and environmental impact.

Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen urged the Surface Transportation Board to block or scrutinize Union Pacific’s proposed acquisition of Norfolk Southern. Union Pacific said the deal would value Norfolk Southern at $320 per share, implying about $85 billion enterprise value and a combined enterprise over $250 billion, according to its press release.

The National Grain and Feed Association and other shipper groups filed comments with the U.S. Surface Transportation Board urging rejection of Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern’s amended rail merger application. NGFA argues the filing does not show rail-to-rail competition gains and that the Committed Gateway Pricing model is limited. BNSF and several state AGs also oppose.