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Transcontinental Rail Merger: UP-Norfolk Southern Controversy | Freight Expectations

September 18, 2026·50 min
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The transcontinental mega-railroad debate takes center stage as Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern push for a historic merger. In this episode of Freight Expectations, hosts Matt Leffler and Craig Fuller break down the major regulatory, economic, and legal shifts rocking the freight industry. They dive into the heated opposition from BNSF, the resurfacing fight over 371.3 broker transparency in federal courts, rising diesel prices, and how upcoming midterms could impact critical freight legislation like the CORCA Act and Delilah's Law. ⁠Follow the Freight Expectations Podcast⁠ ⁠Other FreightWaves Shows⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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