Opportunity
Federal Register #2026-17024
Procedural Schedule for Union Pacific's Proposed Control of Norfolk Southern
Buyer
Surface Transportation Board
Posted
August 20, 2026
Respond By
March 29, 2027
Identifier
2026-17024
NAICS
541110
This notice from the Surface Transportation Board (STB) outlines the procedural schedule for Union Pacific Corporation's proposed acquisition of control over Norfolk Southern Corporation and its subsidiaries. - Government Buyer: - Surface Transportation Board (STB) - Transaction Overview: - Union Pacific Corporation (UPC) and Union Pacific Railroad Company (UP) seek to acquire control of Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC) and Norfolk Southern Railway Company (NS) - The STB has accepted revised applications and removed the proceedings from abeyance - Applicants are directed to resubmit certain workpapers with unfiltered data - Key Details: - No products, OEMs, or vendors are mentioned - The notice is focused on regulatory procedures for railroad control and merger applications - The STB provides deadlines for filings and comments related to the transaction - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Resubmission of workpapers with unfiltered data - Adoption of a procedural schedule for review - Consideration of further motions at a later date
Description
This notice concerns the procedural decision regarding the control transaction where Union Pacific Corporation seeks to acquire control of Norfolk Southern Corporation and its subsidiaries. The Surface Transportation Board accepted the revised application and related filings, held proceedings in abeyance, and now removes the abeyance, adopting a procedural schedule. The Board directs applicants to resubmit certain workpapers with unfiltered data and will address outstanding motions in the future. The notice includes detailed response deadlines for various filings and comments related to the transaction.