2024/25 Grain Selective Rate Adjustments (Fall Program)

Announcement Number: BU2024-17
Categories: Grain
Posted Date: May 13, 2024

Effective September 1, 2024 Union Pacific will implement selective rate adjustments on Soybeans in UP 4051:

  • All destinations will increase by $280

Effective October 1, 2024 Union Pacific will implement selective rate adjustments on Corn, Barley, and Milo in UP 4051 to the following markets:

  • Domestic Corn and Feed Barley will increase by $280 to all destinations
  • Export Corn rates will increase by $280 to all destinations
  • Milo rates will increase by $280 to all destinations.
  • Mileage scale increase of 6%
  • UP 4051 items 2605 and 2606 will be expired on 9/30/24

The new rate changes will be applied for Heavy covered hoppers (capacity greater than or equal to 5,001 cubic feet OR total allowable gross weight on rail exceeds 286,000 pounds). Light covered hoppers (capacity less than or equal to 5,000 cubic feet OR total allowable gross weight on rail is less than or equal to 285,999 pounds) will be 10.6% less than the Heavy covered hopper rates.

Published items will supersede this general announcement. If you have any questions, please contact your Union Pacific Representative.