The Surface Transportation Board (STB) has acknowledged receipt of the paperwork submitted by Union Pacific (UP) and Norfolk Southern (NS) concerning their proposed merger. However, the agency has def
by Senate Confirms Kloster to Surface Transportation Board Amid Landmark Merger Review
The Senate has officially approved Richard Kloster for a seat on the Surface Transportation Board (STB). His appointment comes at a particularly critical juncture for the independent federal agency. T
by Update: UP’s revised filing for NS merger boosts number of freight conversions
Title: Union Pacific Submits Revised Norfolk Southern Merger Application
Union Pacific has filed a revised application with federal regulators concerning its proposed merger with Norfolk Southern. Thi
by Update: STB declines to intervene on Meridian Speedway dispute
The Surface Transportation Board (STB) announced its decision not to intervene in the Meridian Speedway dispute. This ruling means the federal regulatory body will not take action on the contentious i
by UP-NS Merger Faces Uphill Regulatory Battle
The proposed $85 billion merger between Union Pacific (UP) and Norfolk Southern (NS) is currently undergoing significant scrutiny from industry stakeholders and regulatory bodies. This monumental deal
by Regulator Cites Incomplete Filing in UP-NS Merger Rejection
The Surface Transportation Board (STB) has rejected a merger application. This proposal came from prominent rail operators Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern. The regulator unanimously cited the submi