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Central of Georgia Seeks Trackage Rights Exemption

January 31, 2026 The Turntable

The Central of Georgia Railroad Company has filed a verified notice of exemption to acquire more than 2.6 miles of trackage rights near Savannah, Georgia.

Norfolk Southern Launches East Edge Double-Stack Service Connecting Chicago and New England

January 21, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

Norfolk Southern Corp. has launched East Edge, a newly cleared double–stack intermodal corridor connecting Chicago and New England.

STB Rejects Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern Merger Filing as Incomplete

January 17, 2026 The Turntable

The Surface Transportation Board on Friday unanimously rejected the major merger application filed by Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern, finding the submission incomplete under federal regulations.

Union Pacific Outlines Proposed Norfolk Southern Merger at Shipper Meeting

January 15, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

Union Pacific Corp. said it met with customers at the Midwest Association of Rail Shippers’ winter meeting to discuss the proposed merger with Norfolk Southern and respond to criticism of the transaction.

CN Files Motion to Force Disclosure in UP-NS Merger Review

January 13, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

CN has filed a motion with the Surface Transportation Board to compel additional information in relation to the proposed merger agreement between Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern.

Norfolk Southern Surpasses $18 Million in Donations for Third Straight Year

January 13, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

Norfolk Southern donated more than $18.2 million in 2025 to charities across its 22-state network, supporting programs aligned with its community impact pillars: sustainability, safety, workforce development and thriving communities.

Coal and Power Groups Back UP-Norfolk Southern Merger

January 9, 2026 The Center Square

Several major coal producers and power industry groups are urging federal regulators to approve the proposed Union Pacific–Norfolk Southern merger.

NS Wants to Abandon 1.16 Miles of Track in Summit County, Ohio

December 23, 2025 The Turntable

Norfolk Southern is seeking federal permission to abandon about 1.16 miles of track in Summit County, Ohio.

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CN: Union Pacific, Norfolk Southern Merger Filing Fails to Show How it Would ‘Enhance Competition’

December 20, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

CN said the application that Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern filed with the STB on Friday “fails to demonstrate that the merger would enhance competition or generate significant public benefits that would require a merger.”

BNSF Unimpressed With Initial Review of Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern STB filing

December 20, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

BNSF President & CEO Katie Farmer said that while the company is reviewing the STB filing submitted by Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern on Friday, it will have more to say.

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