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Boxes containing the Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern merger application being delivered to the Surface Transportation Board.

Behind Every Claim, Thousands of Pages of Proof

Behind Every Claim, Thousands of Pages of ProofAuthor: Jeff Pincock, Vice President – Strategy and Corporate Development, Union Pacific | October 19, 2026 Key Takeaways: Every major merger…
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Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern locomotives lead an intermodal freight train through a green, tree-lined landscape.

A Coast-to-Coast Railroad Will Strengthen American Freight

A Coast-to-Coast Railroad Will Strengthen American Freight Author: Union Pacific | October 16, 2026 Key Takeaways:A single-line transcontinental railroad will connect American businesses to more…
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Three speakers onstage at the VMA26 International Trade Symposium.

Unlocking East Coast Port Growth: Norfolk Southern and Union Pacific Make the Case at VMA26

Norfolk Southern and Union Pacific CEOs told industry leaders at VMA26 that their proposed merger will deliver new transportation options, improve freight efficiency and better connect East Coast…
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Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern locomotives with the video graphic “Less than 11%”.

Union Pacific–Norfolk Southern Combination: The Facts About Market Share and Competition

Union Pacific–Norfolk Southern Combination: The Facts About Market Share and Competition Author: Union Pacific | October 14, 2026 Some claim a transcontinental railroad will control more than half…
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Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern locomotives pull an intermodal train beside a river through a forested mountain landscape.

Building What Two Railroads Can’t

Building What Two Railroads Can’t Author: Carl Garrison, Vice President - Network Planning and Operations, Union Pacific | October 12, 2026 Key Takeaways:A unified network will unlock efficiencies…
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Union Pacific locomotive 3893 leads an intermodal freight train along a tree-lined rail corridor.

Competition Is About Better Service, Not Railroad Size

Competition Is About Better Service, Not Railroad Size Author: Union Pacific | October 9, 2026 Key Takeaways:Competition is measured by the choices and outcomes customers receive. The Union…
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Opposition Wants To Protect The Status Quo, Not Customers

Opposition Wants To Protect The Status Quo, Not CustomersThe opposition wants customers to believe a transcontinental railroad will control more than 50% of the market. The math doesn’t add up.The…
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Freight trains lined up in a rail yard beside agricultural fields.

Let’s Talk Facts About the Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern Merger

Let's Talk Facts About the Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern Merger Author: Kenny Rocker, Executive Vice President - Marketing and Sales, Union Pacific | October 8, 2026 Former Labor Secretary…
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America’s Voices: Short Line Owner Dave

America’s Voices: Short Line Owner Dave

America’s Voices: Short Line Owner Dave Author: Union Pacific | October 7, 2026 Key Takeaways: Customers are at the center of the combination. Short line railroads play a critical first- and…
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More than 500 shippers support the Union Pacific–Norfolk Southern combination, representing more than 30% of Union Pacific’s volume. These customers recognize how single-line service will benefit their business.

Silence Is Not Opposition

Silence Is Not Opposition Author: Kenny Rocker, Executive Vice President-Marketing and Sales for Union Pacific | October 6, 2026 To Our Customers, There is no better way to take the pulse of the…
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