Intermodal rail update
Stay up to date on industry rail news and insights. Read our curated Intermodal Rail Update that provides pertinent information relating to our premier rail partners.
Schneider's strategic rail partners
CSX updates
- CSX announced that employees represented by the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (BLET) have voted to ratify the five-year collective bargaining agreement covering approximately 3,400 locomotive engineers.
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This is the first ratification reached by a Class I freight railroad with BLET.
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The new service utilizes Union Pacific and CSX’s power lanes to eliminate the need for a rubber tire interchange in Chicago.
- You can learn more on CSX’s Investor Relations site.
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CSX and Union Pacific announced that an LA to Worcester steel wheel service will begin on 6/23.
- The CSX network continues to run exceptionally well, with Schneider trip plan compliance at +90%.
- Service between Chicago and Worcester is 100% YTD.
- Chicago to Syracuse also has 100% on-time performance in 2025.
Union Pacific updates
- Union Pacific’s new Kansas City Intermodal Terminal (KCIT) will begin operations on 7/15/25.
- The facility will have the capacity to handle 30% more volume and is strategically located with access to all major highways in Kansas City.
- You can find the full announcement here.
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The program offers additional liability on high-value shipments but also includes new requirements for shippers.
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Union Pacific network is also delivering excellent service, with Schneider trip plan compliance at +90%.
Union Pacific announced changes to their High Value Protection Program.
CPKC updates
- CPKC’s network has returned to excellent fluidity, with Bensenville and Wylie returning to normal operations.
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We continue to see exceptional transit performance on the Mexico Midwest Express service connecting Chicago and the Mexican markets of Monterrey, SLP, and Toluca.
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CPKC has the lowest incidence of seal exceptions, with more than 99% of shipments moving without incident.
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