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 has installed 5,300 feet of new track at the Myrtlewood, AL interchange, increasing track speeds since service launch.
- Additionally, a curfew on the Selma Subdivision ended this week, which is expected to drive further improvement.
- CSX has announced schedule updates for Fairburn, Jacksonville, and Winter Haven to CPKC Wylie.
- Fairburn’s cutoff will shift from 08:00 to 20:00, significantly improving the likelihood of same‑day ingate and reducing ramp‑to‑ramp transit by 27 hours.
- Jacksonville and Winter Haven transits will each improve by 39 hours.
Union Pacific updates
- Union Pacific made changes to their High Value Protection Program, effective 12/1/2025.
- Changes clarify billing requirements and reduce the per-unit surcharge to $50.
- Read the full announcement here.
- Union Pacific was recently rated North America’s best performing railroad for intermodal service in 2025 in the Intermodal Service Scorecard published by the Journal of Commerce.
CPKC updates
- CPKC has received approval from the Mexican government to station SENASICA inspectors at CPKC Toluca.
- This approval marks an initial step toward offering an intermodal solution for commodities, like pet food, that require additional inspection prior to customs clearance.
- CPKC is partnering with CSX to introduce a Charlotte-Dallas-Mexico intermodal service, planned to launch in the first half of 2026.
- Additional details about this service will be shared as they become available.
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.