Future of Rail Symposium to Address Union Pacific–Norfolk Southern Merger, Regulatory Outlook
Union Pacific will join the Future of Rail Symposium on July 28 in Chattanooga, where STB Chairman Patrick Fuchs outlines federal regulatory outlook and sessions explore the proposed Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern merger and operating ratio strategies. Attendees gain SONAR intermodal data and technology demos to boost rail efficiency.
1. Symposium Overview
The Future of Rail Symposium on July 28, 2026 at The Signal at the Chattanooga Choo Choo will gather rail industry leaders, including Union Pacific executives and STB Chairman Patrick Fuchs, to discuss strategy, policy, and technological advancement for North American rail networks.
2. Key Sessions
Featured sessions include Merger Insights on the proposed Union Pacific–Norfolk Southern transcontinental merger, Manufacturing Renaissance on reshoring impacts in the Southeast, Regulatory Friction on clashes between modern technology and legacy rules, and The Operating Ratio Debate exploring strategies to optimize Class I railroad performance.
3. Data and Demos
Attendees will receive SONAR intermodal intelligence on market trends and witness rapid-fire demonstrations of emerging rail technologies aimed at improving network efficiency and first- and last-mile operations.