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OMAHA, Neb. & ATLANTA, September 22, 2026--Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE: UNP) and Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) today acknowledged two significant milestones in the creation of America’s first transcontinental railroad, which will eliminate time-consuming interchanges between railroads and strengthen the nation’s supply chain.

Union Pacific (UNP) and Norfolk Southern (NSC) said Tuesday that the Surface Transportation Board ha

Among the major deals in focus are Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros. Discovery’s merger, Fertitta Entertainment’s acquisition of Caesars Entertainment, Norfolk Southern’s merger with Union Pacific, and FedEx’s acquisition of InPost.

Norfolk Southern (NYSE:NSC) said higher fuel prices are expected to pressure its operating ratio in the second half of the year, reversing the tailwind management had anticipated just two months earlier, while the railroad sees opportunities to gain freight share from trucking and continue investing

Norfolk Southern has given long term shareholders a powerful ride over the past three years, so the obvious follow up is whether the current US$317 share price still lines up with the cash the business is expected to generate. With the stock easing in recent weeks, the focus shifts to what its cash flows actually support rather than just where the chart has been. Norfolk Southern has returned 64.5% over the past three years, which raises a clear question about how much future cash generation...

Norfolk Southern says intermodal’s next growth phase will depend on making rail as simple, predictable and accountable as trucking through stronger terminal performance and a coast-to-coast merger. The post Norfolk Southern: New intermodal era about removing rail friction appeared first on FreightWaves.

More than 500 customers representing nearly every segment of the American freight economy have publicly supported the proposed Union Pacific (NYSE: UNP) and Norfolk Southern (NYSE: NSC) combination, with support continuing to grow through recent Surface Transportation Board (STB) filings. Twenty-three new shippers from industries including agriculture, energy, fertilizer, forest products, food and automotive cited the benefits of a single, integrated coast-to-coast rail network, including expand

Momentum continues to build for the proposed Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern combination (NYSE: NSC), with South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster voicing his support in a recent letter to the Surface Transportation Board.

SC Ports and Norfolk Southern launched daily intermodal rail service between Charleston and Huntsville, expanding the port’s inland reach. The post SC Ports, Norfolk Southern expand intermodal access to Huntsville appeared first on FreightWaves.

Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Jason Zampi and Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer Ed Elkins will present at the Morgan Stanely 14th Annual Laguna Conference. Details on how to listen to the discussion are below.

Union Pacific (NYSE:UNP) executives said the company is moving into the merits phase of federal review for its proposed merger with Norfolk Southern, expressing confidence that the transaction will satisfy Surface Transportation Board requirements and create customer, safety and financial benefits.

On July 27, Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE:UNP) and Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE:NSC) enhanced their joint merger application with expanded customer protections sent to the Surface Transportation Board (STB). Seeking to create the first single-line transcontinental network, the rails offered terms going beyond prior Class I combinations. They proposed doubling Committed Gateway Pricing eligibility to preserve […]

Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern insist their merger application meets regulatory thresholds and urge the STB to proceed with the review. The post Union Pacific, Norfolk Southern defend rail merger application as STB review advances appeared first on FreightWaves.

OMAHA, Neb. & ATLANTA, August 26, 2026--Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern demonstrated today that opponents’ prima facie challenges should be squarely rejected. In their response filing, the railroads emphasized that their application, which includes extensive evidence and represents months of work, easily satisfies the Surface Transportation Board’s (STB) threshold requirements. It gives the STB everything it needs to begin its full review and provides overwhelming confirmation that the propos

Norfolk Southern and Wabtec to modernize propulsion systems for dozens of older locomotives. The post Norfolk Southern, Wabtec set locomotive upgrades to AC power appeared first on FreightWaves.

ATLANTA, Ga. — Norfolk Southern and Wabtec Corp. have announced a modernization program that will convert 33 of the railroads ES44DC locomotives into AC-traction ES44ACMs. “This investment will improve reliability, increase efficiency, and extend locomotive life, helping us deliver safe, dependable service for customers,” NS Chief Operating Officer Brian Barr said in a press release. [...] Read More...

Detailed price information for Norfolk Southern Corp (NSC-N) from The Globe and Mail including charting and trades.

With NSC shares moving north, we assess the current positioning of the stock to determine if it's a good investment at this juncture.

Ed Elkins, EVP & CCO at Norfolk Southern, reveals why Georgia and the strategic ‘Golden Triangle’ are pivotal for rail logistics and supply chain efficiency. Discover how infrastructure investments are shifting freight from highways to rails, driving massive growth and economic strength in the Eastern U.S. Elkins delves into Atlanta’s historical importance as a rail […] The post Norfolk Southern’s ‘Golden Triangle’ | Why Georgia is Key for Rail appeared first on FreightWaves.

Merger review developments put Norfolk Southern stock in focus Norfolk Southern (NSC) is back in the spotlight after regulators resumed review of Union Pacific’s proposed US$85b acquisition, with fresh attention on fuel surcharges and how the combined railroad could price its services. See our latest analysis for Norfolk Southern. Norfolk Southern’s recent merger headlines arrive as the stock trades at US$345.71, with a 1-month share price return of 3.21% and year to date share price return...

Norfolk Southern has outpaced the broader market over the past year, and analysts remain moderately optimistic about the stock’s prospects.

Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE:UNP) reported $91.1 million more in fuel-surcharge revenue than in fuel cost during the second quarter, according to its Surface Transportation Board filing. Management separately attributed $0.14 of EPS, approximately $83.2 million using diluted weighted-average shares, to the net difference between fuel expense and surcharge revenue. That represented about 4% of quarterly […]

The Surface Transportation Board said supplemental information from the railroads was sufficient to restart its review, with a final decision not expected until after May 2027.

Surface Transportation Board restarts review of Union Pacific–Norfolk Southern merger.

Union Pacific, CSX and Norfolk Southern stand out as railroad picks despite fuel costs, tariffs and economic uncertainty.

SANFORD, N.C. — The North Carolina Railroad Co. and Norfolk Southern are making possible a new $600 million healthcare manufacturing facility in Sanford that will create at least 335 new jobs. The North Carolina Railroad Co., the state-owned 317-mile rail corridor between Morehead City and Charlotte, N.C., will spend up to $600,000 to build rail [...] Read More...

Norfolk Southern (NSC) has drawn fresh attention after reporting second quarter 2026 results that showed net income of US$734 million and earnings per share of US$3.26 from continuing operations, compared with the prior year period. See our latest analysis for Norfolk Southern. Norfolk Southern shares have climbed, with a year to date share price return of 16.65% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 22.57%. This suggests that momentum has been supported by recent earnings, dividend...

NSC's earnings beat, record railway revenues and rising estimates strengthen its near-term outlook, even as premium valuation remains a key trade-off.

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The Surface Transportation Board ordered employee impacts be reported publicly by Monday.

Norfolk Southern (NSC) has been upgraded to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), reflecting growing optimism about the company's earnings prospects. This might drive the stock higher in the near term.

The new commitments include expanded gateway pricing and temporary access to competing rail service if performance slips after the merger.

Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern have added new customer assurances to their merger application filing. The post Union Pacific, Norfolk Southern add new customer protections as STB merger review advances appeared first on FreightWaves.

The companies added commitments, including expanded gateway pricing, to ensure the combined railroad will provide faster, more reliable service as promised.