Top Senate Democrat Criticizes Union Pacific Deal to Buy Norfolk Southern

Local leaders react to railroad merger

Area communities could see some changes if the proposed purchase of Norfolk Southern by Union Pacific becomes a reality.

Top Senate Democrat criticizes Union Pacific deal to buy Norfolk Southern

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer criticized Union Pacific's plan to acquire Norfolk Southern in a $85 billion deal to create the first U.S. coast-to-coast freight rail operator.

Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern mega-merger means more corporate attacks on railroad workers

The rail unions, whose support is needed for the success of the merger, did not warn their members about it during the long period of discussion and planning between the carriers.

UP, NS plan to make formal merger filing by January 2026

Union Pacific ES44AC No. 7819 and Norfolk Southern Dash 9-40C No. 8767 lead a train over Chicago’s Sanitary and Ship Canal on March 7, 2015. David Lassen WASHINGTON — Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern plan to file their merger application with the Surface Transportation Board on or before Jan, 29, 2026, according to a notice of intent filed with the Surface Transportation Board today (July 30, 2025). That notice of intent, also known as a prefi…

Central Pennsylvania uncertain about Norfolk Southern-Union Pacific merger

ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — A proposed merger between Norfolk Southern and Union Pacific was announced Tuesday, causing a lot of uncertainty for Central Pennsylvania. If the $85 billion merger goes through, Union Pacific will acquire Norfolk Southern, creating the nation's first transcontinental railroad. Union Pacific said the merger will streamline the shipping of raw materials by eliminating delays when shipments are handed off between railroads. B…

Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern announce combining into one transcontinental railway

Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern have announced combining into one transcontinental railroad company.