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title: "Union Pacific rejects BNSF, CPKC claims on CN access, EJ&E rights deal"
type: "News"
locale: "en"
url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/296397782.md"
description: "Union Pacific rejected BNSF and CPKC criticisms regarding its agreements with CN and EJ&E. UP stated that CN's new Eagle Pass rights are limited to Canada-Mexico traffic, preserving competitive options for U.S. shippers against BNSF. The company argued the deal enhances CN's ability to compete with CPKC and expands EJ&E rights to reduce Chicago congestion. UP emphasized these agreements do not replace a potential UP-Norfolk Southern merger."
datetime: "2026-08-19T20:34:46.000Z"
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# Union Pacific rejects BNSF, CPKC claims on CN access, EJ&E rights deal

-   Union Pacific rebutted BNSF and CPKC criticism of its CN agreement, calling claims of reduced shipper options inaccurate. \* CN’s new Eagle Pass rights limited to Canada-Mexico traffic; U.S. traffic to or from Canada and Mexico remains competitive with BNSF. \* UP framed the deal as strengthening CN’s ability to compete with CPKC’s single-line Canada-Mexico route, increasing shipper choice. \* Expanded EJ&E operating rights positioned to route more traffic around Chicago, aiming to cut congestion and improve network reliability. \* UP argued the CN agreements are not a substitute for a UP-Norfolk Southern merger, citing roughly 10,000 interline routes for new single-line service. Disclaimer: This news brief was created by Public Technologies (PUBT) using generative artificial intelligence. While PUBT strives to provide accurate and timely information, this AI-generated content is for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as financial, investment, or legal advice. UP - Union Pacific Corporation published the original content used to generate this news brief on August 19, 2026, and is solely responsible for the information contained therein. © Copyright 2026 - Public Technologies (PUBT) Original Document: here

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