Freight Class I How would UP+NS and BNSF+CSX transcontinental systems compare?

How would UP+NS and BNSF+CSX transcontinental systems compare?

By | August 8, 2025

BNSF+CSX would generate more revenue and traffic, but UP+NS would be more profitable and efficient

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