Chicago Tribune

Union Pacific says rail merger could unclog Chicago. Critics worry about costs and traffic tie-ups.

Union Pacific says the $85 billion merger would serve the public interest and win federal approval by unclogging Chicago, the cradle of American railroading and still its biggest and most notorious ...
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BMO Capital sees further upside for Union Pacific (UNP) as freight recovery continues

Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE:UNP) is included among the 14 Best Low Volatility Dividend Stocks to Invest in. On February 20, BMO Capital raised its price recommendation on Union Pacific Corporation ...
Daily Herald

‘It’s the unknown:’ Union Pacific, Norfolk Southern seek mega merger as suburbs consider consequences

Railroad giants Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern formally sought federal approval Friday for a seismic merger that would change how freight moves across the region and continent. “This is huge,” the ...
Chicago Tribune

Union Pacific’s plan to add trains in the Chicago area raises alarms

To make money on its proposed cross-country railroad, Union Pacific plans to double the number of trains on a 2-mile stretch of track on Chicago’s West Side where workers still throw switches by hand ...
Newsday

2 big rail unions oppose $85B Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern merger over safety and cost concerns

OMAHA, Neb. — The proposed $85 billion merger of Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern railroads has lost the support of two unions that represent more than half their workers over concerns it will ...
Business Wire

Creating America’s First Transcontinental Railroad: Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern’s STB Merger Application Details Enhancements to Competition and Public Benefits

OMAHA, Nebraska & ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE: UNP) and Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) today filed an application with the Surface Transportation Board (STB) ...
Reuters

Union Pacific, Norfolk submit papers for regulatory review of $85 billion merger

Dec 19 (Reuters) - Union Pacific (UNP.N), opens new tab and Norfolk Southern (NSC.N), opens new tab on Friday filed an application with the U.S. transport regulator to review their $85 billion ...