Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern rail merger puts America first

Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern rail merger puts America first

As Washington debates how to strengthen supply chains, lower costs, and stay competitive with China, one of the most consequential infrastructure decisions in years is receiving far too little attention. The Surface Transportation Board will soon decide whether to approve the merger between Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern, an opportunity to upgrade how goods move across the United States. This decision will shape whether the U.S. is still wil…

Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern merger

Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern railroads have announced their merger and have filed this merger plan with the Surface Transportation Board. Governor Jim Pillen said the merger will ultimately benefit American farmers by proving to be a more reliable and efficient way to move agricultural products. “Farmers operate on tight timelines,” said the governor. “When crops are ready, they need to move...