Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern will submit their application to the Surface Transportation Board (STB) Friday, Dec. 19, 2025, requesting approval to combine the two railroads and create America’s first transcontinental railroad. Both companies’ management teams will co-host a conference call and live webcast at 8:45 a.m. ET.

The comprehensive application will detail how the end-to-end combination will enhance competition and deliver broad public benefits for America that strengthen our economy and protect union jobs. In addition to the STB’s website, the full application will be available on the transaction microsite: up-nstranscontinental.com.

-via Press Release