The latest statements, releases, and updates from the Stop the Rail Merger Coalition.
Union Pacific (UP) and Norfolk Southern (NS) have had two chances to make their case to the Surface Transportation Board (STB) for what would be...
Read Full ReleaseBy Daren Coppock, president and CEO of the Agricultural Retailers Association Farmers and ag retailers operate on razor-thin margins, so even a small, artificial cost...
Read Full ReleaseARA represents agricultural retailers and distributors across the country — the businesses that supply America’s farmers and ranchers with seed, nutrients, crop protection products, feed,...
Read Full ReleaseReport Language Reflects Widespread Concern Over Proposed Union Pacific–Norfolk Southern Merger WASHINGTON, D.C. — Stop the Rail Merger today applauded the House Appropriations Committee for including strong, meaningful language...
Read Full ReleaseWASHINGTON, D.C. — The Surface Transportation Board today accepted the Union Pacific (UP)–Norfolk Southern (NS) merger application but delayed the review process to collect vital information...
Read Full ReleaseA coalition of state attorneys general, led by Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen, is calling on the Surface Transportation Board (STB) to reject the proposed...
Read Full ReleaseThe Washington Times: Rail merger threatens America’s future OPINION: The story of America’s climb to the summit of the global economy is inseparable from the...
Read Full Release“A new survey from the Stop the Rail Merger Coalition found that 71% of likely voters oppose the $85 billion merger between Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern,...
Read Full ReleaseWashington, D.C. — A new coalition, launched today, unites a broad cross section of the U.S. economy in opposing the proposed merger of Union Pacific-Norfolk...
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