ELPC Applauds STB for Rigorous Freight Merger Oversight
January 21, 2026
January 21, 2026
CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 21 -- The Environmental Law and Policy Center issued the following news release on Jan. 20, 2026:
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ELPC Applauds STB for Rigorous Freight Merger Oversight
On January 16, 2026, the Surface Transportation Board rejected the Norfolk Southern-Union Pacific merger application, as submitted on December 17, 2025. Merging two of the largest railroads in the nation would have enormous implications for the US economy and transportation sy . . .
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ELPC Applauds STB for Rigorous Freight Merger Oversight
On January 16, 2026, the Surface Transportation Board rejected the Norfolk Southern-Union Pacific merger application, as submitted on December 17, 2025. Merging two of the largest railroads in the nation would have enormous implications for the US economy and transportation sy . . .