Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern merger wins public backing from more than 500 customers in STB filings
UNP•Expected timing
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern expect completion in Q3 or Q4 2027, subject to regulatory approval.
Projected savings and traffic shift
The combined railroad projects about $3.5 billion in annual savings, with an estimated 2,100,000 truckloads shifting from highways to rail each year.
Customer support filed with regulators
Union Pacific's proposed merger with Norfolk Southern to create a single coast-to-coast freight rail network has received public backing from more than 500 customers in recent Surface Transportation Board filings, spanning most major shipping sectors.
