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EPISODE · Aug 14, 2026 · 38 MIN

Can the UP/NS Merger Clear the Bar?

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Chief Legal Officer Roger Nober joins host Bill Stephens to assess whether the UP/NS merger can clear the 2001 enhanced competition standard and why he believes conditions imposed on prior mergers have failed captive shippers. Nober discloses he has consulted for BNSF on the merger; opinions expressed are his own. Sponsored by Wi-Tronix. Wi-Tronix provides locomotive video systems paired with operational intelligence to help railroads identify risk, validate events, and strengthen safety protocols across their networks. Learn more at wi-tronix.com.

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