Merging US railroads lack proof their deal won't harm rail passengers, group claims
By Ilana Kowarski ( September 10, 2026, 21:18 GMT | Insight) -- Forecasts offered by Union Pacific Railroad and Norfolk Southern Railway to demonstrate that their proposed merger won't harm commuter and leisure train riders have failed to allay concerns at the Rail Passengers Association, which has asked the US Surface Transportation Board to block the transaction.Forecasts offered by Union Pacific Railroad and Norfolk Southern Railway to demonstrate that their proposed merger won't harm commuter and leisure train riders have failed to allay concerns at the Rail Passengers Association, which asked the US Surface Transportation Board on Wednesday to block the transaction....
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