Labor Day Holiday Operating Plan

Announcement Number: CN2012-35
Categories: General Announcements
Posted Date: August 28, 2012

Union Pacific plans to have modified operations for the Labor Day holiday. This includes operations from Monday, September 3, 2012 through Tuesday, September 4, 2012.

During this time, we will operate coal, soda ash and potash, grain, military and rock trains. The intermodal and automotive network will have reduced operations with selected annulments and consolidations depending on volumes.

Manifest and perishables train operations will vary by region:

  • Southern region - Most manifest and perishables trains originating from the Southern region of the Union Pacific network will operate as normal.  
  • Northern region and Western region - The majority of manifest and perishables trains originating from terminals in the Northern region and Western region of the Union Pacific network will be annulled between 7:00 a.m. on Monday, September 3 and 7:00 a.m. on Tuesday, September 4.

Trains enroute will operate to destination. Some yard and local operations may be curtailed based on traffic levels and customer needs. Critical customer-specific switching requests will be protected. Interchange operations will be coordinated as required with connecting railroads at all locations.

If your facility requires service during the holiday, please open a Service Issue on our website prior to close of business on Friday, August 31, 2012. You may also contact Customer Service at 1-800-272-8777 to have them open a Service Issue on your behalf. Feedback will be provided regarding the availability of service over the Labor Day holiday.

This operating plan is subject to change in the event of a major service interruption or weather event. Thank you for your cooperation. On behalf of all of the employees of Union Pacific, we would like to wish you a safe and happy holiday.

If you have any questions please contact your Union Pacific representative.