Announcements by Market
Recent Announcements
UP 4907 and UP 4908 - Rice Boxcar and Covered Hopper Tariff Renewal Effective October 1, 2025
Dear Union Pacific Customers, The rice boxcar tariff (UP 4907) and covered hopper tariff (UP 4908) renewal will be published and viewable on UP online on September 20, 2025. New rates are effective October 1, 2025. Union Pacific has increased this tariff on a lane-by-lane basis so please view your selective lanes to determine increases.
Domestic Weekly Intermodal Fuel Surcharge - September 22, 2025
Dear Intermodal Customer, Weekly Intermodal fuel surcharge will be 32.5% for the week of September 22 - September 28, 2025.
New Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern Intermodal Gateway Expands Market Access
To Our Customers, Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern are launching a new domestic intermodal service to deliver greater market reach and more efficient freight transportation options. The service leverages Union Pacific’s premier network to connect customers with key western and southern markets and Norfolk Southern’s modernized intermodal facilities in the Louisville area.
Domestic Weekly Intermodal Fuel Surcharge - September 15, 2025
Dear Intermodal Customer, Weekly Intermodal fuel surcharge will be 33% for the week of September 15 - September 21, 2025.
Domestic Weekly Intermodal Fuel Surcharge - September 8, 2025
Dear Intermodal Customer, Weekly Intermodal fuel surcharge will be 32.5% for the week of September 8 - September 14, 2025.
Centerbeam Cable Securement Guidance
To Our Customers, Please refer to our Centerbeam Cable Securement Guidance for proper techniques for centerbeam cable securement. Following these guidlelines are a critical safety measure that ensures delivery of safe equipment for all shippers.
Domestic Weekly Intermodal Fuel Surcharge - September 1, 2025
Dear Intermodal Customer, Weekly Intermodal fuel surcharge will be 32.5% for the week of September 1 - September 7, 2025.
September 2025 Monthly Intermodal Fuel Surcharge
Dear Intermodal Customer, The Union Pacific monthly intermodal fuel surcharge is 33% for the month of September 2025, effective September 1st, 2025. Please refer to our fuel surcharge page (user ID and password required) for future publication of our monthly fuel surcharge.
Union Pacific Working with Short Line Railroads to Expand Businesses’ Access to Rail
Union Pacific Railroad announced it has added 15 new Focus Sites across eight states to its network, with 12 of those sites located on short line railroads that will provide businesses ease of access to the railroad’s premier 32,000-mile rail network.
Union Pacific Working with Short Line Railroads to Expand Businesses’ Access to Rail
Union Pacific Railroad announced it has added 15 new Focus Sites across eight states to its network, with 12 of those sites located on short line railroads that will provide businesses ease of access to the railroad’s premier 32,000-mile rail network.
Status of the Railroad - A Message from Kenny Rocker, EVP, Marketing & Sales
To Our Customers, As summer winds down and the back-to-school season begins, August brings a sense of transition and fresh starts. Whether you’re squeezing in a final vacation, stocking up on school supplies, or – like me- welcoming two new four-legged family members into your home, this time of year reminds us of the importance of planning ahead and staying connected.
Union Pacific Shuttle Auction Plan
Dear Union Pacific Customers, Union Pacific intends to offer shuttle capacity in auction beginning on August 25, 2025. Below is a summary of capacity being offered by start month:
September 2025 UP 1195 Items 100 & 200 - Flex Potato/Onion Announcement
Dear Union Pacific Customers, Union Pacific will be making selective adjustments for the month of September in the UP 1195 item 100 & 200 tariff. Item 100 is the flexible pricing document that applies to potato & onion shipments originating from Eastern Idaho. Item 200 is the flexible pricing document for potato & onion shipments from Western Idaho, Oregon, and Washington. All rates are inclusive of fuel and are not subject to Union Pacific's carload mileage fuel surcharge program.
UP 17 Tariff Flour Rate Adjustments
Dear Union Pacific Customers, Effective October 1, 2025, Union Pacific will implement rate adjustments on UP 17 Flour commodities in items 3100, 3101, and 3125.
Domestic Weekly Intermodal Fuel Surcharge - August 25, 2025
Dear Intermodal Customer, Weekly Intermodal fuel surcharge will be 32.5% for the week of August 25 - August 31, 2025.
Domestic Container Shift from ICTF to City of Industry
To Our Domestic Intermodal Customers:
UPDATE: EMP/UMAX Empty Ingate Suspension - Mesquite, TX Intermodal Terminal
The empty ingate suspension for EMP and UMAX equipment at Union Pacific's Mesquite, TX Intermodal Terminal (4100 Forney, Mesquite, TX) will continue through Wednesday, August 20, 2025. Empty ingates will resume at Union Pacific's Mesquite, TX Intermodal Terminal on Thursday, August 21, 2025, at 0001 CST.
Labor Day Operating Plan
To Our Customers, In anticipation of the Labor 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.
2025 Labor Day Intermodal Holiday Plan
Dear Premium Customer, Union Pacific's Labor Day Intermodal Holiday Plan can be accessed now.
EMP/UMAX Empty Ingate Suspension: Mesquite, TX Intermodal Terminal
Effective Saturday, August 16, 2025, 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 Tuesday, August 19th, 2025, at 0001 CST.