Rail

More than 500 shippers back Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern combination

Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern have secured support from over 500 customers for their proposed merger. This signaling reflects broad backing within the freight industry for the combination. The endorsements come as the two major Class I carriers continue advancing their application with the Surface Transportation Board. Customer support represents a significant development in the ongoing regulatory review of the deal, which has faced scrutiny from competing railroads and other stakeholders. The carriers have indicated they remain confident in their merger prospects and have committed to unprecedented new customer assurances as part of the transaction. The backing reflects shipper sentiment that the combination could deliver operational benefits across their networks, though regulatory approval remains pending.