Warren Buffett Rules Out Further Railroad Acquisitions for Berkshire Hathaway
Berkshire Hathaway CEO Warren Buffett has unequivocally stated the conglomerate will not pursue additional railroad acquisitions, despite industry consolidation trends. The declaration came during discussions with CSX Corp's CEO about operational efficiencies, explicitly ruling out a bid for the competing rail operator.
Speculation about Berkshire's countermove had intensified following Union Pacific's landmark $85 billion purchase of Norfolk Southern. As owner of BNSF Railway—one of North America's two largest freight networks—Buffett's stance signals confidence in existing operations rather than expansion through M&A.