Federal Register #Docket No. FD 36873

Surface Transportation Board Review of Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern Merger Application

This opportunity is a regulatory review, not a procurement action, involving major U.S. railroads: - The Surface Transportation Board (STB) is reviewing a revised application for Union Pacific Corporation (UPC) to acquire control of Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC), including their respective rail subsidiaries. - The application would result in common control and consolidation of Union Pacific Railroad Company (UP) and Norfolk Southern Railway Company (NS) operations. - A related application involving Peoria & Pekin Union Railway is also under consideration. - The STB has placed the proceedings in abeyance and requested supplemental information from the applicants. - No products or services are being procured; this is a regulatory notice regarding a proposed merger. - Principal entities involved: - Union Pacific Corporation (UPC) - Union Pacific Railroad Company (UP) - Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC) - Norfolk Southern Railway Company (NS) - The STB is the government agency overseeing the process. - All activity is centered at the STB's federal office in Washington, DC.

Description

The Surface Transportation Board is considering a revised application filed by Union Pacific Corporation and Union Pacific Railroad Company, along with Norfolk Southern Corporation and Norfolk Southern Railway Company. The application seeks approval for Union Pacific's acquisition of control over Norfolk Southern and its subsidiaries, resulting in common control and consolidation of rail operations. The Board is holding proceedings, including environmental review, in abeyance pending further order and will require supplemental information from the applicants by July 27, 2026. The decision is effective from May 28, 2026.

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