Critics warn rail merger would give Union Pacific unprecedented role in Chicago and more control of industry

If Union Pacific’s merger is approved, it could gain control of train operators who’ve been hauling freight across Chicago ...
The Vindicator

Biggest rail union endorses Union Pacific merger

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — The nation’s largest railroad union joined the list of companies endorsing Union Pacific’s proposed $85 billion acquisition of Norfolk Southern Monday after securing promises to ...
High Plains Journal

Proposed rail merger faces continued obstacles

Proposed merger of two rail networks faces a lengthy deliberation from the Surface Transportation Board, David Murray writes.