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I’ve Heard Enough – This Merger Doesn’t Kill Competition. It Unlocks It.
To Our Customers: Since we announced our merger with Norfolk Southern, our opponents have been vocal. As expected, they’ve gotten louder with the acceptance of our application. I’ve listened to all the rhetoric and I’ve had enough.
Seasonal Weather Plan Awareness
To Our Customers, It is important that you prepare for changes in seasons and issues that can arise from fluctuations in temperature and precipitation levels. Below are some ways to consider maintaining your facility tracks through seasonal changes.
UP 203, Items 1100, 2000, and 2100 (Tomato Paste & Canned Goods) Effective July 1, 2026
Dear Union Pacific Customer, Tomato Paste (UP 203, Item 1100)
Accessorial Charges Effective August 1, 2026
To Our Customers, At Union Pacific, we continually evaluate our accessorial charges outlined in Tariff UP 6004. As a result of our most recent review, we will be making adjustments to various areas. These changes will take effect August 1, 2026, and are intended to ensure proper freight car loading and improve utilization of Grain Shuttle trains.
Domestic Weekly Intermodal Fuel Surcharge - June 8, 2026
Intermodal Customers, Domestic Weekly Intermodal Fuel Surcharge will be 50.5% for the week of June 8, - June 14, 2026.
Setting the Record Straight About Rates After the Merger
To Our Customers, You've heard a lot of noise from the opposition lately, most of it is built on flat-out inaccurate claims about what Union Pacific will do with rates once this merger is approved. So let me set the record straight. We are going to compete hard for new truckload-to-rail business, and we are going to keep competing every single day for the volume you give us now. Our competitors are afraid to compete. We're not, and we say it plainly, right in the application. We're going after market share -- from other railroads, from trucks, from anyone who's gotten comfortable. We want to grow with you. And when we compete hard for your business, you win, because competition forces better rates and the marketplace has no choice but to respond.
Request Your Guaranteed Freight Allocation - Union Pacific 2026-2027 Program
Dear Valued Union Pacific Customer,
Status of the Railroad - A Message from Kenny Rocker, EVP, Marketing & Sales
To Our Customers, This month brings an important milestone in our work with Norfolk Southern to create America's first transcontinental railroad. The Surface Transportation Board (STB) accepted our merger application, a positive step toward a reinvigorated, more competitive U.S. railroad industry. We also acknowledge the STB's request for additional information and reiterate our commitment to work constructively with the board toward a mid-2027 completion.
Domestic Weekly Intermodal Fuel Surcharge - June 1, 2026
Intermodal Customers, Domestic Weekly Intermodal Fuel Surcharge will be 52.0% for the week of June 1, - June 7, 2026.
June 2026 Monthly Intermodal Fuel Surcharge
Intermodal Customers, The Union Pacific monthly intermodal fuel surcharge is 57.5% for the month of June 2026, effective June 1st, 2026. Please refer to our fuel surcharge page (user ID and password required) for future publication of our monthly fuel surcharge.
Domestic Weekly Intermodal Fuel Surcharge - May 25, 2026
Intermodal Customers, Domestic Weekly Intermodal Fuel Surcharge will be 52.5% for the week of May 25, - May 31, 2026.
Union Pacific Challenges BNSF Switching Tariff Changes
To Our Customers, On Friday, May 15, 2026, Union Pacific filed a Complaint with the Surface Transportation Board (STB) challenging BNSF's changes to its reciprocal switching tariff (Switching Book 8005-E), which took effect May 1. With no advance warning or explanation, BNSF made significant changes to rates and services that have been working for decades.
EMP and UMAX Transactional Rates: Effective June 1, 2026
Intermodal Customers, Union Pacific will implement adjustments to the EMP and UMAX transactional rates effective June 1, 2026.
Domestic Weekly Intermodal Fuel Surcharge - May 18, 2026
Intermodal Customers, Domestic Weekly Intermodal Fuel Surcharge will be 53.0% for the week of May 18, - May 24, 2026.
Memorial Day Operating Plan
To Our Customers, In anticipation of the Memorial Day holiday, we would like to update you on operations during this time to meet your service expectations. Network operations are expected to run as normal, with all major interchange locations remaining open. Adjustments to local operations may be made to align with customer holiday demand. Union Pacific's Intermodal holiday plan can be accessed here.
2026/27 UP 17 Price Changes
Dear Union Pacific Customer, Effective October 1, 2026, Union Pacific will be taking a $275 per car adjustment on commodities in UP 17 for items listed below:
2026 Intermodal Memorial Day Holiday Plan
Dear Premium Customer, Union Pacific's Memorial Day Intermodal Holiday Plan can be accessed now.
Domestic Weekly Intermodal Fuel Surcharge - May 11, 2026
Intermodal Customers, Domestic Weekly Intermodal Fuel Surcharge will be 53.0% for the week of May 11, - May 17, 2026.
UP-NS Amended STB Merger Application Refiling
To Our Customers, Over the past several months, we’ve continued our conversations with you about what’s possible with a seamless, coast-to-coast rail network — one designed to make rail simpler, faster and more competitive for your supply chain.
Domestic Weekly Intermodal Fuel Surcharge - May 4, 2026
Intermodal Customers, Domestic Weekly Intermodal Fuel Surcharge will be 50.5% for the week of May 4, - May 10, 2026.