Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern filed a merger application to create America's first transcontinental railroad.
The application details enhancements to competition and public benefits.
The merger aims to connect the United States from coast to coast, improving efficiency and competitiveness.
Transcontinental Railroad Creation
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern aim to connect the U.S. coast to coast, transforming existing lanes into faster, more efficient service.
Efficiency and Competition
The merger will move freight more efficiently, retain competitive shipping alternatives, and compete effectively with long-haul trucking.
Jobs and Growth
Union jobs will be protected, and growth of the combined company is expected to create about 900 net new union jobs by the third year post-merger.
Enhanced Competition
The merger will enhance competition by creating Committed Gateway Pricing, among other measures, benefiting thousands of customer locations.
- The merger will enhance railroad competition by connecting the East and West, bypassing congested interchanges, and offering faster routes.
- Efficient rail service will reduce congestion on roadways and shift millions of truckloads of freight from road to rail annually, benefiting public infrastructure.
The Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern merger application for America's first transcontinental railroad promises enhanced competition, efficiency, and public benefits. It will create a cohesive freight rail network connecting 43 states and more than 100 ports, benefiting both companies and customers.