Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern merger wins public backing from more than 500 customers in STB filings

• Union Pacific proposed a merger with Norfolk Southern to create a single coast-to-coast freight rail network.
• More than 500 customers have publicly backed the deal in recent Surface Transportation Board filings, spanning most major shipping sectors.
• The combined railroad projects about $3.5 billion in annual savings, with an estimated 2,100,000 truckloads shifting from highways to rail each year.
• Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern expect completion in Q3 or Q4 2027, subject to regulatory approval.

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