Independence Day Operating Plan

Announcement Number: CN2017-40
Categories: General Announcements
Posted Date: June 23, 2017

To Our Customers,

Union Pacific plans to have modified operations for Independence Day. This includes operations on Tuesday, July 4 through Wednesday, July 5, 2017. Regularly scheduled service will be provided on Monday, July 3, 2017.

Between 7 a.m. on Tuesday, July 4 and 6:59 a.m. on Wednesday, July 5, manifest trains will be held at origin. Trains en route will operate to destination. Some yard and local operations may be curtailed based on traffic levels and customer needs.

Major interchange locations will remain open. Mexican and Canadian interchange gateways will have normal operations on Tuesday, July 4 through Wednesday, July 5, 2017.

If your facility requires service during the holiday, please open a Service Issue on our website prior to close of business on Thursday, June 29, 2017. 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 Independence 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.

Please contact the National Customer Service Center or your Union Pacific representative with any questions.