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
- Kearny, North Bergen, and Philly terminals shut down Monday due to the major Northeast snowstorm.
- All terminals reopened and were returning to normal operations by Tuesday.
- However, as of Wednesday morning, some containers remained snowed in and portions of inbound trains were still inaccessible, delaying groundings as blizzard cleanup continued.
- Worcester and Springfield remained open during the storm, though Massachusetts road and customer closures slowed turn times and created chassis tightness.
- Rail operations were running normally by Wednesday.
- CSX’s Chambersburg terminal remained open throughout the storm; Pennsylvania road closures slowed operations, but the terminal was running normally by Wednesday.
CSX has reduced cargo theft incidents by more than 80% year over year through a targeted task force and operational changes focused on the Memphis rail corridor.
Union Pacific updates
- Union Pacific is launching a new Portland–Lathrop service operating three days a week (Tues/Thurs/Sat) with a 43‑hour transit time.
- No network impacts from this week’s bomb‑cyclone blizzard that immobilized much of the Northeast.
CPKC updates
- CPKC is partnering with CSX to launch a Wylie–Charlotte service beginning 3/2/26.
- CPKC’s network and operations remain stable despite the recent cartel‑related violence and supply‑chain disruption occurring elsewhere in Mexico’s transport corridors.
- While some roadways have become inaccessible, rail operations across the CPKC network continue to run normally.
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.