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fromFortune
1 week ago

The U.S. freight network is broken by design. One merger could start fixing it | Fortune

Dedicated rail infrastructure and coordinated corridor operations enable daily freight delivery; breakdowns raise prices, delays, and supply-chain strain nationwide.
fromwww.bostonherald.com
10 months ago

Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern confirm merger talks to create coast to coast railroad

Independent railroad analyst Tony Hatch stated that the progress in negotiations indicates that the companies have identified benefits such as efficiency, which would be transferred to customers. This is vital for regulatory approval under the Surface Transportation Board's enhanced competition clause.
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