Institute for Policy Innovation President Tom Giovanetti is out with a new op-ed on why the Surface Transportation Board should approve the Union Pacific–Norfolk Southern merger: an estimated $3.5 billion a year in shipper savings, about 1,200 net new union jobs, and America's first single-line railroad from coast to coast. Oh and polling shows it is overwhelmingly popular as well… In case you missed it… Bigness Is Not a Crime. Let Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern Merge Rea

Fox Business visited to a rail yard outside Chicago this morning and showed why cross-country shipping stalls for days: cargo has to be handed off between rail lines. The Union Pacific–Norfolk Southern merger ends that. Faster shipping, lower costs, and guaranteed union jobs for life. In case you missed it…

WASHINGTON — Americans overwhelmingly support the creation of a transcontinental railroad, according to a survey by Guidant Polling & Strategy. The survey asked 2,000 Americans about the proposed merger between Union Pacific Railroad and Norfolk Southern. Results showed 55% support the transaction, compared with 23% who oppose it, while 22% remain undecided. “We were commissioned to field this survey as another way to get feedback from stakeholders,” said Guidant Polling and

Union Pacific put job security for union employees in writing as they combine with Norfolk Southern. But what about CSX? Well… "CSX to cut 1,000 rail jobs amid record profits into the billions, union says" As CSX opposes the Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern merger, who do you think is looking out for what is best for hard working Americans? Tell your elected officials to support the merger.

WASHINGTON — Lori Chavez-DeRemer said she wanted to "help" get the Union Pacific merger with Norfolk Southern approved while serving in the Trump administration. Chavez-DeRemer told Vena the Trump administration has said it wants to help with compliance. "We want America to be number one, and that's what we're focused on," she said. "So, I know that you visit with the president, I know that this next merger is a big deal, and we want to make sure that we can help you get all