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Former antitrust officials urge scrutiny of rail merger critics

Four former federal antitrust officials say regulators should examine who is opposing the proposed $85 billion merger between Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern.

Published Aug 13, 2026, 10:50 AM EDT | WFMZZ

Four former federal antitrust officials say regulators should take a close look at who is objecting to the proposed $85 billion merger between Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern. Their recommendation focuses on scrutinizing the identity of opponents as part of the regulatory review of the transaction.