Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern Merger Impacts: Confronting Competition and Service Risks in the UP–NS Merger

Date: Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Time: 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. ET
Location: Virtual
Contact: Stacy Weiner, 202.263.4184, Stacy.Weiner@ThompsonHine.com

A complimentary webinar series presented by Thompson Hine LLP

Union Pacific Railroad and Norfolk Southern Railway have refiled their merger application with the Surface Transportation Board, seeking approval to create the nation's first transcontinental railroad. Join us for session four in our webinar series, which will examine this landmark transaction, its potential impacts on the freight rail network, and how shippers and other stakeholders can participate in the STB’s merger review proceeding. 

Thompson Hine’s Transportation team will address the following topics: 

• Changes to the UP/NS merger application since its initial filing
• Potential impacts of the merger on rail customers
• How to participate in the STB's merger review proceeding