Railroads “have a long way to go” to prove merger is in the public interest - Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen

Railroads “have a long way to go” to prove merger is in the public interest - Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen

In a decision announced recently, the Surface Transportation Board (STB) made clear that it has “reached no conclusions on the merits” of the proposed Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern merger, while acknowledging significant questions remain around competition, service, and the applicants’ proposed remedies. Significantly, the STB’s newest member, Richard Kloster, raised eyebrows with his comments in the STB’s September 18 decision. He said the rai…