Union Pacific, Norfolk Southern unclear on growth of passenger rail service
By Curtis Eichelberger ( May 8, 2026, 16:20 GMT | Comment) -- Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern have provided more information to the federal government about their proposed merger, but the freight rail companies have not yet identified a plan to grow passenger traffic on their rails — a key issue because potential costs involved could be an obstacle to completing the deal.Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern have provided more information to the federal government about their proposed merger, but the freight rail companies have not yet identified a plan to grow passenger traffic on their rails — a key issue because potential costs involved could be an obstacle to completing the deal....
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