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Former Antitrust Officials Urge Close Look at Rail Merger Rivals

August 13, 2026 The Center Square

Four former federal antitrust officials say regulators should take a close look at who is objecting to the proposed $85 billion merger between Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern.

NTSB Probes Fatal Norfolk Southern Conductor Death in Indiana

August 12, 2026 The Turntable

The National Transportation Safety Board is probing the July 9 death of a Norfolk Southern Railway conductor, who was killed when he was struck by a passing freight train while on the ground near Whiting, Indiana, officials said.

Norfolk Southern Reports Record Second Quarter

July 23, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

Norfolk Southern Corp. reported second-quarter 2026 revenue of $3.5 billion, income from railway operations of $1.1 billion, an operating ratio of 67.6% and diluted earnings per share of $3.26.

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Union Pacific, CN: Agreement Expands Customer Opportunities in Connection with Merger

July 23, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

CN and Union Pacific have signed a binding Memorandum of Understanding establishing a framework for CN to secure competitive access in connection with the proposed transaction between Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern.

Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern Submit First Round of Responses to STB’s Supplemental Information Request

July 8, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern have submitted the first portion of their responses to the Surface Transportation Board’s May 28 request for additional information to support their proposed merger.

World’s Largest Steam Locomotive Travels to Philadelphia to Help Celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary

July 7, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

Union Pacific’s legendary Big Boy No. 4014 took center stage in Philadelphia on the Fourth of July as tens of thousands gathered for the America250 Block Party, commemorating the nation’s 250th anniversary.

Norfolk Southern Railroad Crossing Closure on US 441 in Clinch County, Georgia

June 30, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

Norfolk Southern is temporarily closing U.S. Highway 441 at the railroad crossing in the city of Fargo in Clinch County, the Georgia Department of Transportation announced.

Norfolk Southern Names Brian Barr as Chief Operating Officer

June 1, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

Norfolk Southern Corp. has appointed Brian Barr as chief operating officer.

STB Accepts Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern Merger Application

May 29, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Surface Transportation Board has accepted the merger application by Union Pacific Corp. and Norfolk Southern Corp., and the railroads said it was an important step toward a reinvigorated, more competitive U.S. railroad industry.

Georgia Ports Authority’s Gainesville Inland Port Opens for Business

May 21, 2026 Railfanning.org News Wire

Crews at Georgia Ports Authority’s Gainesville Inland Port have worked multiple trains and trucks at the facility since the opening on May 4, kicking off direct daily rail service between the inland manufacturing hub and the Port of Savannah.