STB Resumes Union Pacific–Norfolk Southern Merger Review
The federal rail regulator, the STB, resumed its merger review for Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern after removing a late-May hold, while stressing the decision does not approve the deal. The board found the railroads’ supplemental information sufficient, set a timeline through at least May 28, 2027, and required more data by Aug. 28, denying an expedited proceeding tied to a proposed St. Louis terminal divestiture.