BNSF: UP+NS ‘Costly, Unnecessary, Anti-Competitive, Bad for the U.S. Economy’ Written by William C. Vantuono , Editor-in-Chief “Integration challenges have historically caused ripple effects across the national network, even for customers not directly served by the merging railroads. When UP was challenged during the supply chain crisis, they issued more than 1,000 embargoes, causing competitive and financial harm to many customers and invited STB intervention.” – BNSF EVP and CMO Tom G. Williams. BNSF photo Though Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern have yet to file their formal merger application with the Surface Transportation Board , kicking off a process expected to take up to 18 months, the other four Class I railroads are getting a ...

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  BNSF Slams Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern Merger, Warns of Lost Competition and Higher Rates Sourcing Journal · Scott Olson/Getty Images Glenn Taylor Mon, October 6, 2025 at 7:00 AM EDT 4 min read In this article: UNP +0.26% NSC -0.17% BNSF Railway has publicly rebuked the proposed $85 billion merger between Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern, calling on customers to air any grievances they may have with the deal to the Surface Transportation Board (STB). On Sept. 26, the STB invited public commentary on its impending review of the acquisition, which would create the first U.S. transcontinental railroad. The deadline for comments is Oct. 16. More from Sourcing Journal CSX Replaces CEO Amid Merger Pressure from Activist Investor Carriers Slash Sailings Ahead of Golden Week, as Premier Alliance Expects 20% Capacity Cut Typhoon Ragasa, Golden Week Push China-Europe Air Freight Rates Up “No customer is asking for a...

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