Peter Swan

Peter Swan

professor United States

Peter Swan is an emeritus professor of logistics and operations management at Penn State Harrisburg, specializing in the freight rail industry. He has conducted extensive research on the implications of railroad mergers and their impact on service quality and efficiency. Swan was featured in the recent news article for his insights on the proposed merger between Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern, highlighting the complexities of moving goods across the country and the potential challenges that may arise from such a merger.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.01%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
123,141
Power
7,812$
Sentiment
5.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
United States 1 5.00 0.04% +0% 331,002,651 123,141 $21,000,000 7,812$
Totals 1 331,002,651 123,141 $21,000,000 7,812$
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Recent Mentions

United States United States: Peter Swan, an emeritus professor, noted that service has suffered following every rail merger. 5

CNN: America’s first transcontinental freight railroad is planned after a megamerger