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BNSF will get to make case before STB on access to Utah short line

Federal regulators will determine whether BNSF Railway can use its trackage rights over Union Pacific to reach a new shortline railroad in Utah. The Surface Transportation Board on Monday rejected ...
Reuters

BNSF hires Goldman, CSX seeks bankers as Union Pacific sparks rail M&A race, sources say

Any potential deal is expected to undergo intense regulatory scrutiny and remains far from certain. Goldman and CSX declined to comment. BNSF did not immediately respond to a Reuters request for ...
Morningstar

Berkshire Hathaway: Union Pacific’s Merger With Norfolk Southern Has Raised the Stakes for BNSF

Union Pacific UNP has announced an $85 billion deal to combine with Norfolk Southern NSC. We now believe that with a deal to create the a transcontinental US railroad on the table, Berkshire ...

Union Pacific Defends Mega Railroad Merger After Rival’s Criticisms

Union Pacific defended its proposed $71.5 billion railroad merger after a rival said the merger is "unnecessary, ...
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10 must-visit railfanning spots with heavy rail traffic

Railfanning spots with heavy rail traffic can be a magnet for enthusiasts and casual observers. The constant parade of one train after another with minimal lulls in between is alluring - and a stark ...
Seeking Alpha

Union Pacific's Transcontinental Railroad And BNSF

Union Pacific's $85B acquisition of Norfolk Southern creates the first U.S. transcontinental railroad, unlocking major synergies and cost savings. The deal offers Norfolk Southern investors a 15% ...
Southeast Missourian

MoDOT submits recommendations for Union Pacific/BNSF track swap

The Missouri Department of Transportation released its recommendations for improvements Thursday on an alternative route to the Union Pacific Railroad track swap with Burlington Northern Santa Fe. In ...

Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern report solid profits as they make their case for their merger

Union Pacific delivered 7% growth in its third-quarter earnings Thursday as its CEO continues to make the case for the ...
Reuters

Union Pacific says Buffett, BNSF deal good for rails

SEATTLE, Nov 4 (Reuters) - Union Pacific Corp executives said a move by Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Inc to buy its rival Burlington Northern Santa Fe Corp was a "strong positive statement" for ...
U.S. News & World Report

BNSF Hires Goldman, CSX Seeks Bankers as Union Pacific Sparks Rail M&A Race, Sources Say

(Reuters) -BNSF Railway has hired Goldman Sachs and CSX Corp is in talks to bring on financial advisers, as rival Union Pacific’s interest in acquiring Norfolk Southern sparked a wave of deal ...
Morningstar

Berkshire Hathaway: Union Pacific's Merger With Norfolk Southern Has Raised the Stakes for BNSF

It is now up to Berkshire Hathaway, as Union Pacific has announced an $85 billion deal to combine with Norfolk Southern. We now believe that its BNSF railway subsidiary can no longer afford to ignore ...