Brookfield Infrastructure Could Quietly Cash In on the Coming Rail Megamerger

North America's freight rail map is about to be redrawn. The proposed merger of Union Pacific (NYSE: UNP | UNP Price Prediction) with Norfolk Southern (NYSE: NSC) would create the first transcontinental railroad, and the Surface Transportation Board review will almost certainly require divestitures of regional lines, yards, and equipment.

24/7 Wall Street • May 29, 2026

Federal regulator pauses review of Union Pacific, Norfolk Southern's $85 billion merger

The U.S. Surface Transportation Board said on Thursday it has paused the review of ​railroad operators Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern's $85 billion merger application, while ‌it seeks more information from the companies.

Reuters • May 28, 2026

The $71.5 Billion Merger of Two Giant Railroads Just Hit a Snag

The federal Surface Transportation Board is seeking more information on the impact of combining Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern.

WSJ • May 28, 2026

Creating America's First Transcontinental Railroad: STB Accepts Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern Merger Application

OMAHA, Neb. & ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE: UNP) and Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) today applauded the Surface Transportation Board (STB)'s decision to accept their merger application, calling it an important step toward a reinvigorated, more competitive U.S. railroad industry. The companies acknowledged the STB's request for additional information on their amended merger application, reiterating their commitment to work constructively with the STB. “We a.

Business Wire • May 28, 2026

Should Investors Hold Norfolk Southern Despite Its Higher Valuation?

With NSC shares moving north, we assess the current positioning of the stock to determine if it's a good investment at this juncture.

Zacks Investment Research • May 26, 2026

Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC) Presents at Wolfe Research 19th Annual Global Transportation & Industrials Conference Transcript

Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC) Presents at Wolfe Research 19th Annual Global Transportation & Industrials Conference Transcript

Seeking Alpha • May 19, 2026

Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC) Presents at Bank of America 33rd Annual Industrials, Transportation and Airlines Key Leaders Conference Transcript

Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC) Presents at Bank of America 33rd Annual Industrials, Transportation and Airlines Key Leaders Conference Transcript

Seeking Alpha • May 12, 2026

Norfolk Southern to present at Wolfe Research 19th Annual Global Transportation & Industrials Conference

ATLANTA, May 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) President and CEO Mark George and Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Jason Zampi will present at the Wolfe Research 19th Annual Global Transportation & Industrials Conference. Details on how to listen to the discussion are below.

PRNewsWire • May 12, 2026

Norfolk Southern to present at Bank of America 2026 Industrials, Transportation & Airlines Key Leaders Conference

ATLANTA, May 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Jason Zampi will present at the Bank of America 2026 Industrials, Transportation & Airlines Key Leaders Conference. Details on how to listen to the discussion are below.

PRNewsWire • May 6, 2026

Union Pacific's Acquisition Of Norfolk Southern Is About Life & Death

The title of a recent New York Times opinion piece said it all: “Truckers Kill More Than 5,000 People a Year. Regulators Are at Fault.

Forbes • May 5, 2026