Announcements by Market
Recent Announcements
RATE REVISIONS Effective 2.16.2026 - UP 201 Item 4100 - Protein Tariff
Dear Union Pacific Customers, We’re excited to share some great news! After closely reviewing market conditions and listening to your valuable feedback, Union Pacific is decreasing pricing in the Protein Tariff - UP 201, Item 4100.
March 2026 Monthly Intermodal Fuel Surcharge
Dear Intermodal Customer, The Union Pacific monthly intermodal fuel surcharge is 32.0% for the month of March 2026, effective March 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 - February 23, 2026
Dear Intermodal Customer, Weekly Intermodal fuel surcharge will be 32.5% for the week of February 23, - March 1, 2026.
Avondale Ramp Closure – Mardi Gras Holiday
Dear Premium Customer, To ensure the safety of those accessing the facility, Union Pacific’s Avondale intermodal ramp will be closed on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, in observance of Mardi Gras.
Domestic Weekly Intermodal Fuel Surcharge - February 16, 2026
Dear Intermodal Customer, Weekly Intermodal fuel surcharge will be 32.0% for the week of February 16, - February 22, 2026.
Price Announcement: UPRR 28126 Magnesium and Calcium Chloride
Union Pacific has adjusted prices reflective of current market conditions for UPRR 28126 - Magnesium and Calcium Chloride. The new prices are effective March 1, 2026. Prices are increasing on average 7.5%, but increases may vary by lane. We will continue to analyze market conditions and reserve the right to adjust prices accordingly.
UP 20851 Announcement
Dear Union Pacific Customers, The grain alcohol tariff UP 20851 Item 1000 will be taking an average increase of 4.9% effective April 1, 2026.
Domestic Weekly Intermodal Fuel Surcharge - February 9, 2026
Dear Intermodal Customer, Weekly Intermodal fuel surcharge will be 32.0% for the week of February 9, - February 15, 2026.
UP 1195 Items 100 & 200 Update - Flex Potato & Onion Shipments
Dear Union Pacific Customers, After further evaluation, Union Pacific has made selective adjustments for the month of February in Tariff UP 1195, Items 100 & 200. Please review the revised rates and contact your Union Pacific representative if you have any questions.
EMP/UMAX Empty Ingate Suspension: Mesquite, TX Intermodal Terminal
Effective Saturday, January 31, 2026, at 0001 CST, Union Pacific's Mesquite, TX Intermodal Terminal at 4100 Forney, Mesquite, TX will be suspending empty ingates for EMP and UMAX equipment. Empty ingates will resume at Union Pacific's Mesquite, TX Intermodal Terminal on Wednesday, February 04, 2026, at 0100 CST.
Best Practices for Shipping Scrap Steel
To Our Customers, Union Pacific is committed to safely delivering your product from origin to destination. The Association of American Railroads (AAR) has established proper loading rules for commodities to keep shippers and railroad employees safe, along with the communities we serve.
Best Practices for Shipping Scrap Steel
To Our Customers, Union Pacific is committed to safely delivering your product from origin to destination. The Association of American Railroads (AAR) has established proper loading rules for commodities to keep shippers and railroad employees safe, along with the communities we serve.
Status of the Railroad - A Message from Kenny Rocker, EVP, Marketing & Sales
To Our Customers, 2025 was a strong year for Union Pacific. We delivered our best-ever full-year results across safety, service and operating performance, including personal injury, derailment rates, freight car velocity and terminal dwell, most of which led the industry. The team is consistently delivering at the highest levels and I am confident that’s what we’ll continue to do.
UP 1195 Items 100 & 200 - Flex Potato & Onion Shipments
Dear Union Pacific Customers, Union Pacific has made selective adjustments for the month of February in Tariff UP 1195, Items 100 & 200.
Domestic Weekly Intermodal Fuel Surcharge - February 2, 2026
Dear Intermodal Customer, Weekly Intermodal fuel surcharge will be 31.0% for the week of February 2, - February 8, 2026.
February 2026 Monthly Intermodal Fuel Surcharge
Dear Intermodal Customer, The Union Pacific monthly intermodal fuel surcharge is 29.5% for the month of February 2026, effective February 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 - January 26, 2026
Dear Intermodal Customer, Weekly Intermodal fuel surcharge will be 30.0% for the week of January 26, - February 1, 2026.
Grain Auction Plan - Second Quarter 2026
Dear Union Pacific Customers, Union Pacific intends to offer Second Quarter 2026 shuttle capacity in next week’s auction. Due to the holiday, the auction will be on Tuesday, January 20th. Below is a summary of capacity being offered by start month:
Domestic Weekly Intermodal Fuel Surcharge - January 19, 2026
Dear Intermodal Customer, Weekly Intermodal fuel surcharge will be 29.0% for the week of January 19, - January 25, 2026.
Price Announcement: I5TF 1, Item 3295
Union Pacific has adjusted prices reflective of current market conditions for I5TF 1, Item 3295. The new prices are effective February 1, 2026. Prices are increasing on average 5.5%, but increases may vary by lane. We will continue to analyze market conditions and reserve the right to adjust prices accordingly.