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 announced an immediate two-hour earlier availability on South Kearny, Springfield, and Worcester to Bedford Park lanes starting 12/4/25.
- CSX previously announced 8–16-hour transit improvements on 14 lanes on 11/21.
- CSX service continues to perform extremely well, even with the more aggressive schedules.
- Below is the new schedule:
- CSX’s Vice President of Intermodal Sales and Marketing, Andrew Johnson, recently shared updates on the CSX network, including the Howard Street Tunnel project, the 2026 outlook and ongoing efforts to improve consistency. This interview was part of the 2025 Journal of Commerce Inland Distribution Conference.
Union Pacific updates
- There was a derailment over the weekend in Colfax, California. There were minimal service impacts and no lingering issues.
- Salt Lake City to Kansas City (KCIT), Memphis (Marion), and St Louis (Dupo) cut off has changed from 2100 to 1800 effective 12/15.
- Union Pacific believes processing the train earlier will drive a reduction in left behind shipments.
- Did you know trains can take more than a mile to stop, even after locomotive engineers apply emergency brakes?
CPKC updates
- Chicago (Bensenville) experienced some on terminal delays due to multiple snowstorms in the Chicago area.
- The terminal was able to bring in additional staff to clear the backlog and has returned to normal operations as of this week
- CPKC has implemented a train design change for San Luis Potosí (Interpuerto) and Monterrey (Salinas Victoria) to the Southeast via the CSX Myrtlewood connection. This change has reduced left-behinds to CSX destinations in the Southeast.
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.