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 expects to begin running trains through the Howard Street Tunnel from Fairburn to the Northeast (Baltimore, Chambersburg, and South Kearny) and return service over the next few weeks.
- An official start date will be shared as soon as it becomes available.
- Short‑term delays are expected on Fairburn and Myrtlewood lanes (serving CPKC routes into Texas and Mexico) due to scheduled track maintenance.
- The eight‑day project is expected to result in delays of up to 18 hours and is scheduled for completion on April 13, 2026.
Union Pacific updates
- Access to Union Pacific Tacoma experienced temporary detours last week due to the Milwaukee Way closure.
- Road construction has been completed, and detours are no longer in effect.
- A historic Union Pacific steam engine is taking a tour of the Union Pacific's 23 state network in the Western US.
CPKC updates
- Short‑term grounding delays were experienced at CPKC’s Wylie terminal over the weekend due to a temporary reduction in inbound volumes tied to Holy Week shutdowns in Mexico.
- Normal operations resumed by Tuesday.
- We continue to see strong performance and ongoing improvements in Mexico‑to‑Southeast service connecting CPKC terminals in Mexico (Monterrey, SLP, Toluca) and Texas (Laredo and Wylie) with CSX terminals in the Southeast (Fairburn, Jacksonville, Winter Haven).
- Since the service redesign in September 2025, performance has been strong with ample capacity to support additional growth.
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.