Statements in Opposition to the UP-NS Merger
The organizations listed below have expressed grave concerns or outright opposition to the UP-NS merger. Some are quoted here while others have issued official statements in opposition to the rail merger.
Agriculture Department Heads from 10 States - Letter to STB
Attorney Generals Letter to STB on Proposed Rail Merger
Automotive Logistics & Supply Chain
Congressional Monopoly Busters Caucus + Labor Caucus Joint Statement - 1/15/2026
Labor Network for Sustainability (LNS)
National Industrial Transportation League (NITL)
Rail Passengers Association original 7/29/25
Rail Passengers Association updated 12/19/25
Legislative Leadership Letter to STB on Proposed Merger
Senators Stress Need to Ensure Competition in Rail Industry, Potential Impacts on U.S. Ag Producers
