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 is eliminating 21 hours of transit time on the Springfield, MA to North Baltimore, OH (Northwest Ohio) lane.
This change is expected to enhance overall velocity and reliability on this corridor, improving service and increasing competitiveness with over-the-road transportation in the Northeast-to-Midwest market.
CSX’s portion of the Howard Street Tunnel construction project is now scheduled to be completed in October.
Once complete, services that had temporarily rerouted to the project will revert to original routing.
Union Pacific updates
- Union Pacific’s service performance remains strong despite elevated outbound volumes from key markets like Southern California and Seattle, showcasing their network resilience and strong capacity management during peak demand.
Union Pacific is hosting a grand opening event for the Kansas City Intermodal Terminal (KCIT) on August 7.
The terminal officially began operations on July 15 and is expected to play a strategic role in enhancing intermodal options between Kansas City and Western markets.
The grand opening event will highlight the terminal’s capabilities and its ability to support future growth and expansion.
CPKC updates
- CPKC has recently adjusted operating hours at its Kendleton, TX (Houston) intermodal ramp. Effective immediately, the terminal will no longer be open on weekends. This change may impact weekend planning and scheduling.
Please work with your Schneider team to adjust scheduling to avoid delays or missed cutoffs.
CPKC has developed North America’s first hydrogen powered freight locomotives. Their new Hydrogen Locomotive Program aims to convert three different types of diesel-electric locomotives into zero-emissions hydrogen-powered locomotives using fuel cells and batteries to power electric traction motors.
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