Union Pacific says US rail board regulatory review gaining steam
( September 22, 2026, 16:23 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Union Pacific says the US Surface Transportation Board's decision to deny merger opponents' requests to dismiss its revised merger application is a big step forward in its regulatory review. “The momentum behind this transaction continues to build, and we are ready to keep moving forward,” said Union Pacific Chief Executive Officer Jim Vena. “As we said at the beginning: this merger is all about increasing growth and competition. It's good for our employees, customers and America.”Statement follows in full. ...
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