CPKC is asking the Surface Transportation Board to throw out the merger request from Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern.

Nov 2, 2026, 6:43 AM ETRulesRead the original at trains.com

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CPKC asked the board to dismiss Norfolk Southern's proposed merger with Union Pacific, putting the $85 billion deal at greater risk. The board has not ruled, so the deal remains pending.

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If the board dismisses the application, the merger could be blocked. That would remove a proposed combination from Norfolk Southern's plans. The board has not ruled, so this remains a risk, not a decision.

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