UP, NS say a merger will cut carload transit times. Shippers aren’t convinced.

Carload trip duration and equipment utilization haven’t improved meaningfully despite several other mergers in the last few ...
Trains

MSU professor: UP-NS merger can’t turn back the clock on carload decline

The Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern merger is unlikely to revive carload traffic — and it’s an open question whether it can ...
Railway Age

Class I Briefs: NS, UP, CSX

Bellevue Yard raises the bar on safety and service. Also, NS commits $2 million to a safer Atlanta; Union Pacific (UP) earns ...
Trains

Norfolk Southern makes operational strides but quarterly revenue falls short

ATLANTA — Norfolk Southern touted efficiency gains, strong service levels, and safety improvements as third quarter revenue ...

Norfolk Southern revenue falters in Q3

Norfolk Southern's Q3 revenue fell despite efficiency, service and safety gains, as well as increased competition from BNSF ...
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Rail Passengers Association expresses concern over UP-NS merger plans

WASHINGTON - The Rail Passengers Association said today it will be "actively involved in protecting the rights of passengers" as the Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern merger is considered by the Surface ...