Union Pacific, Norfolk Southern urge US rail board to continue evaluating deal
By Ilana Kowarski ( August 27, 2026, 21:38 GMT | Insight) -- Union Pacific Railroad and its acquisition target, Norfolk Southern Railway, urged the US Surface Transportation Board to deny requests from opponents of their proposed merger who are seeking early dismissal of the railroads' transaction application.Union Pacific Railroad and its acquisition target, Norfolk Southern Railway, urged the US Surface Transportation Board to deny requests from opponents of their proposed merger who are seeking early dismissal of the railroads' transaction application....
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