2 Rail Unions Oppose $85B UP Merger

Rail Mega-Merger Raises Concerns for BNSF - Newton Kansan

A proposed merger between Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern — a deal that would create the nation’s first coast-to-coast freight railroad — is drawing sharp scrutiny from competitors, shippers, labor unions and industry groups, including BNSF Railway, whose Southern Transcontinental line runs directly through Wellington.

2 rail unions oppose $85B UP merger

The proposed $85 billion merger of Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern railroads has lost the support of two unions that represent more than half their workers over concerns it will jeopardize safety and jobs, raise shipping rates and consumer prices,…

CN: UP-NS merger fails to demonstrate “significant public benefits"

CN says UP NS fails STB merger tests, warns over 40% market control as BRS cites safety and workforce risks.