Memorial Day Holiday Operating Plan

Announcement Number: CN2019-32
Categories: General Announcements
Posted Date: May 10, 2019

To Our Customers,

In anticipation of the forthcoming Memorial Day holiday, we want to update you on operations during this time to meet your service expectations.

Yard, local, manifest, bulk, automotive and intermodal networks will all operate during Memorial Day weekend. Adjustments to normal operations will align with customer demand.

  • Major interchange locations will remain open. Mexican and Canadian interchange gateways will have normal operations.
  • Bulk, automotive and intermodal trains will operate, based on customer demand. Active trains will continue to final destination.
  • Yard and local train operations will run based on customer needs, crews permitting.

*This operating plan is subject to change in the event of a major service interruption or weather event.

Request Service During the Holiday
If your facility requires service during the holiday, please submit a Service Issue (user ID and password required) to request a holiday switch prior to close of business on Monday, May 20, 2019. You may also contact Customer Care & Support at 800-272-8777 to request service during the holiday.

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 weekend. If you have any questions, please contact Customer Care & Support at 800-272-8777 or your Union Pacific representative.