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  1. Attorneys general in Kansas and Iowa joined business groups opposing the Union Pacific/Norfolk Southern merger.

Six State Attorney Generals requested the Surface Transportation Board reject the proposed $85 billion merger between Norfolk Southern and Union Pacific.

12 reports, 9 independent Updated Sep 17
Gone quiet Reached 4 outlets in its first 24 hours
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Six State Attorney Generals requested the Surface Transportation Board reject the proposed $85 billion merger between Norfolk Southern and Union Pacific.

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  1. CEO of one company voiced support for the merger, which is creating a coast-to-coast rail network and improving intermodal logistics.Sub-event
  2. AGs formally requested the STB reject the $85B merger between Norfolk Southern and Union Pacific.1 source
  3. FRCA opposes the consolidation, and STB adjudicatory authority covers published tariff rates.1 source
  4. Opposition groups, including political figures, plan to challenge the proposed $85 billion UP/NS merger before the STB.1 source

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Attorneys general in Kansas and Iowa joined business groups opposing the Union Pacific/Norfolk Southern merger. All 2 developments

Coverage

Newest first; wire copies grouped
  • waterwaysjournal.net
  • bigfoot99.com
  • bnnbloomberg.ca
  • logisticsmgmt.com
  • wwd.comUP, Norfolk Southern Sweeten Merger Proposal With New Customer Protections
  • yahoo.com
  • logisticsmgmt.com
  • FreightWavesRail merger will bring ‘dismal service,’ ‘high rates’, says shippers group A trade group representing 3,500 chemical, manufacturing, agriculture, and energy companies warned that past history shows t
  • ReutersRail customers urge regulators to block Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern deal, FT reports (Reuters) -U.S. railroad customer groups have demanded regulators block or put onerous conditions on the propos
  • Railway TechnologyUnion Pacific, Norfolk Southern explore potential merger Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern are currently in advanced discussions regarding a potential merger, both companies have confirmed. The outc
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