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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…

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…

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…

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…

Jim Vena being interviewed at a Union Pacific intermodal rail yard.

Jim Vena on Fox Business: A Seamless Rail Network Means Better Service for Customers

Jim Vena on Fox Business: A Seamless Rail Network Means Better Service for Customers Author: Union Pacific | October 6, 2026 Key Takeaways: The combination will create a more seamless coast-to-coast…

Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern locomotives lead an intermodal freight train through a forest near Troy, California.

When Competitors Object, Competition Is Usually Winning

America’s economy depends on competition. The Surface Transportation Board’s review of the proposed Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern merger should focus on whether it increases competition, strengthens…

Connecting America Faster

Connecting America Faster Author: Union Pacific | September 30, 2026 Less waiting. More moving. Freight can spend 24-48 hours sitting at railroad interchanges before continuing its journey. Eric…

Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern locomotives lead an intermodal freight train through a mountainous desert landscape.

A Coast-to-Coast Railroad Strengthens America’s Trade Network

A Coast-to-Coast Railroad Strengthens America’s Trade Network Author: Union Pacific | September 30, 2026 Key Takeaways: ● The Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern combination will give the U.S. its first…

Railroad maintenance crew wearing safety gear works on tracks beside construction equipment.

Written Job Protections Provide Rail Workers Career Security

Written Job Protections Provide Rail Workers Career Security Author: Union Pacific | September 29, 2026 Key Takeaways: ● The jobs-for-life commitment will protect every union employee working at…

Math, Not Myth: Combined Union Pacific–Norfolk Southern share of U.S. freight is approximately 40% of ton-miles and 43% of carloadings, based on 2025 data.

Math, Not Myth: The Numbers Don’t Support the Narrative

Math, Not Myth: The Numbers Don't Support the Narrative Author: Union Pacific | September 28, 2026 Math, not myth. The "50% market share" claim doesn't hold up when you look at the actual data.…