Union Pacific launches new, truck-competitive domestic service

Union Pacific Railroad will launch a new, truck-competitive domestic intermodal service connecting Southern California’s Inland Empire to the heart of Chicago, significantly boosting intermodal capacity. Beginning Sept. 3, this innovative service enhances the seamless connection from the Los Angeles Basin's most active warehouse district through Union Pacific’s Inland Empire Intermodal Terminal (IEIT) directly to Chicago's Global 2 Intermodal Terminal.

Customers will experience up to 20% faster intermodal service compared to current industry offerings between these key locations, with just over three days transit. The service will start at five days a week with the ability to increase with growth.

“As we continue expanding IEIT, this service will deliver consistent, reliable and truck-competitive transportation, challenging the norms of over-the-road shipping and competing head-to-head with team driver truck services,” said Kenny Rocker, executive vice president-Marketing and Sales, Union Pacific Railroad.

This new offering is part of Union Pacific’s Z train network, providing the fastest delivery of time-sensitive freight.