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Statement of Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Sam Graves (R-MO) on the merger application of Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern before the Surface Transportation Board (STB):

“The proposed Union Pacific Railroad and Norfolk Southern Railroad merger would create America’s first true transcontinental railroad. Their promised commitment to significantly invest in a more efficient rail network, increase safety, and enhance competition is encouraging. However, with a merger of this size I want to ensure the STB is deliberative in assessing what potential effects this would have on the system as a whole.

“This merger will be the first to occur under the STB’s newer rules for major rail consolidations. It will take time for the STB, stakeholders, and policymakers to analyze the application’s potential effects on intermodal and intramodal competition, customer service, and rail employees. I am confident in the STB’s processes and expertise to provide a thorough review in making their final determination.”