The July 27 STB filing deadline marked another major milestone in the proposed Union Pacific–Norfolk Southern merger. CN withdrew its objections, but others – including BNSF and CPKC, not to mention shipper and union voices – remain opposed. As the regulatory review enters yet another new chapter, our expert panel returns to separate headlines from reality. What has changed? What issues remain unresolved? And what does the path forward look like for railroads, shippers, suppliers, and investors?

To unpack it all, RailTrends is hosting the next in our series of exclusive online events concepted and led by Tony Hatch, leading rail analyst and RailTrends co-founder. Additional panelists returning for this conversation are:

David Woodruff, Principal, WashingtonGPS / Former AVP and Head of U.S. Public and Government Affairs for CN
Farrukh Bezar, Operating Partner - Transportation and Logistics, Littlejohn & Co.
Roger Nober, Professorial Lecturer in Law and Affiliated Scholar with the Regulatory Studies Center, The George Washington University / Former Chair of the Surface Transportation Board

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Here’s what’s on tap for the discussion:

What's in the filing? Key takeaways from the supplemental materials submitted to the STB.
Who's for it—and who's still against it? The latest shifts in stakeholder positions and what they mean.
What happens next? The regulatory road ahead and the implications for the rail industry.

Have a question about the event, or a topic you’d like our panel to address? Just reply to this email and someone will be in touch shortly.

See you online at 11 Eastern next Wednesday!

—The RailTrends Education Team