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
- CSX completed restoration of the Blue Ridge subdivision in October. The 60-mile corridor was damaged by last year’s Hurricane Helene.
- The segment is a critical throughway for the entire CSX system handling more than 14 million tons of freight each year.
- Its restoration strengthens CSX’s network resiliency, providing added capacity and flexibility to keep freight moving efficiently across the country.
- CSX is temporarily adjusting their New Jersey ramp location to South Kearny on service to/from St. Louis.
- As a result, Eastbound transit times will increase by approximately 12 hours, and westbound by 38 hours.
- This change is scheduled to be in effect through January 17.
Union Pacific updates
- Union Pacific has implemented Precision Gate Technology (PGT) at Inland Empire (IEIT) and Long Beach (ICTF) facilities.
- All Southern California terminals are now equipped with PGT (automatic gates).
- Advances in camera and gate technology now allow PGT in areas without large drive-through portals.
- PGT allows drivers to enter rail terminals faster than before enabling better productivity for dray fleets.
- Read how Union Pacific is strengthening safety culture through localized Safety Action Plans and data-driven strategies.
- By focusing on the most critical rules and empowering field teams to design solutions, the railroad has significantly reduced serious injuries and continues working toward its goal of being the safest Class I railroad in the U.S.
- Schneider has received Union Pacific’s Sustainability Partner Award for 2025.
- This award celebrates our commitment to advancing environmental stewardship and sustainable business practices.
CPKC updates
- CPKC is adjusting how it handles volume between Mexico and Kendleton (Houston). This change is expected to have minimal impact on intermodal volumes between the markets while adding approximately 1,500 feet of daily capacity to support growing demand on the SMX service connecting Mexico with CSX markets in the Southeast.
- The CPKC Holiday Train starts this week. Now in its 27th year, the train will host free concerts across Canada and the U.S., encouraging donations to fight food insecurity.
- Since 1999, the program has raised over $26 million and collected 5.4 million pounds of food for communities in need. Read about it here:
- You can find the Holiday Train schedule here.
Schneider update
Introducing Schneider Fast Track — Schneider’s newest 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.