Critics of Union Pacific merger back Canadian Pacific request to end US review
( November 9, 2026, 19:14 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Railroad shippers and supply chain managers who are critical of Union Pacific's proposed buyout of Norfolk Southern Railway told the US Surface Transportation Board they support a request for termination of the agency's review of the deal that was originally filed by Union Pacific's rival Canadian Pacific Kansas City railroad. "As detailed herein, public and explicit statements made by Union Pacific Chief Executive Officer Jim Vena at the Southwest Association of Rail Shippers ('SWARS') conference have unlawfully corrupted the administrative record, placed captive shippers under economic duress, and established a chilling effect that undermines the Board's statutory mandate to evaluate the public interest," the merger critics wrote.See attached document. ...
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