The proposed merger of Class 1 operators Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern is unlikely to significantly improve the fortunes of North America’s rail freight market, writes Jim Blaze in his assessment of recent trends and the outlook for 2026.
US rail freight struggles to compete
The proposed merger of Class 1 operators Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern is unlikely to significantly improve the fortunes of North America’s rail freight market, writes Jim Blaze in his assessment of recent trends and the outlook for 2026.
Wagonload traffic has been affected by a long-term drop in the amount of freight available to operators.
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Categories: Freight, North America