Intermodal rail update
Schneider’s rail providers continue to enhance service reliability and efficiency through schedule improvements, operational adjustments and network optimization. And Schneider recently introduced new solution, Fast Track, to deliver faster, more dependable intermodal options for time-sensitive freight.
Schneider's strategic rail partners
CSX and CPKC: Improved transits on Mexico-Texas to Southeast U.S.
- CSX and CPKC say faster transit times are coming on the SMX/MNBR service connecting Mexico, Dallas, and Laredo to ramps across the Southeast U.S.
- An announcement is planned for this week outlining materially improved train schedules and operating plans.
- Improved train plan from CPKC and a new intermodal train start from CSX (I113/114) this week between Fairburn, GA and the Myrtlewood interchange.
- These changes will drive significant door‑to‑door transit reductions, strengthening service competitiveness for cross‑border freight moving into key Southeast markets.
- CSX and CPKC continue to invest in this strategically important corridor.
CSX updates
- CSX began running double‑stack service from Florida to Baltimore this week via the expanded Howard Street Tunnel.
- This marks the first double‑stack service to utilize the tunnel following its expansion.
- The project began in 2022 and had a total cost of $566 million.
- CSX plans to add double‑stack services between Fairburn and Chambersburg and South Kearny over the coming weeks.
Union Pacific updates
- Union Pacific’s is working to improve inconsistencies for the Tucson to Global 4 service.
- Tucson is a privately run terminal, and Union Pacific has been working with the Port of Tucson to improve switching and crew availability.
- Some changes are already in place, service has begun to rebound, and progress is expected to continue as additional actions are implemented.
- Union Pacific delivered a record quarter for domestic intermodal in 1Q 2026, marking the third consecutive record quarter.
- Strong service execution and lane-level wins drove growth, partially offsetting a sharp contraction in international intermodal tied to West Coast import weakness.
CPKC updates
- CPKC is working with SENESECA to create a new inspection option for pet food and other agricultural shipments moving into Toluca. The new inspection service should be available by the end of June.
- Once inspectors are in place, pet food and agricultural shipments will be inspected in Toluca and able to move cross‑border via intermodal from the United States without needing to be inspected at the border.
- This is exciting because currently, all shipments must be stopped and inspected prior to crossing the border, which can lead to delays and disruption.
Schneider update
Schneider Fast Track is our newest Intermodal service, offering exclusive lane access service and time sensitive shippers can count on. Fast Track is designed for the freight in your network that can’t wait and is the reliable intermodal capacity alternative you need.
With Fast Track, you gain:
- Priority placement on Schneider’s fastest and most consistent lanes.
- 24/7 shipment monitoring and proactive communication from our expert execution team.
- Customized planning and expedited freight recovery solutions backed by Schneider’s vast asset-based over-the-road network to reduce disruption.
- North American service with truck-like dependability and the benefits of intermodal.
Fast Track is engineered to keep your supply chain moving with certainty and speed. From origin to destination, your freight receives top-tier treatment, ensuring minimal delays and maximum efficiency. Our dedicated team monitors every shipment in real time, ready to pivot to expedited solutions when needed.