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.
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CSX updates
- The overall network and terminals are moving fluidly with trucklike service into the Northeast and low driver dwell times.
- CSX is making the following investments to enhance service on the new CSX/CPKC Southeast connection:
- Track improvements across the entire line to elevate track speeds.
- Clearance projects have been resolved to accommodate double stack clearance.
- Installation of eight hot wheel journal detectors, which promote early detection of possible mechanical defects, across the line.
- 5,300’ of new track installed at Myrtlewood, AL to allow for greater capacity and flexibility at the interchange.
- Installation of new crew change facility in Myrtlewood, AL.
- The Howard Street Tunnel project is underway. This project will increase capacity and fluidity on two major freight corridors:
- West Coast and Midwest-Northeast.
- I-95 corridor.
Union Pacific updates
- Union Pacific adjusted the rail cutoff time for St. Luis (Dupo) to Long Beach (ICTF), Lathrop, Salt Lake City, Portland and Seattle from 0800 to 2359.
- This change is expected to improve the connection performance and reduce transit times moving West.
- We’ve noted some delays on outbound Southern California traffic over the last week due to low volume and train annulments driven by the Lunar New Year slowdown.
- The disruption should be short-lived as international volume has already started to rebound.
- Did you know? Union Pacific has operated its own police force since the mid-1800s. Learn more about this unique safety initiative.
CPKC updates
- CPKC Salinas Victoria (Monterrey), Mexico has an asphalt repair project underway. The project, which began in February, is expected to be complete by the end of March.
- CPKC recently announced the deployment of a hydrogen locomotive for their mainline service in Western Canada. Read more about this innovative technology.
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